The Gift of the Magi — Flashcards
Karnataka Board · Class 10 · English
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What is the central theme of 'The Gift of the Magi'?
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The central theme is sacrificial love and the true spirit of giving. The story shows how genuine love involves selfless sacrifice, as both Jim and Della give up their most precious possessions to buy …
Define 'irony' and explain how it is used in this story.
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Irony is a literary device where there is a contrast between expectation and reality. In 'The Gift of the Magi', situational irony occurs when both Jim and Della sacrifice their prized possessions to …
Who are the Magi, and why does O. Henry compare Jim and Della to them?
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The Magi were the three wise men who brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to baby Jesus. O. Henry compares Jim and Della to the Magi because, like these wise men, they gave the most valuable…
Describe Della's character and her most defining trait.
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Della is a young, loving, and devoted wife who is willing to make great sacrifices for her husband Jim. Her most defining trait is her selfless love. Despite their poverty, she desperately wants to gi…
What does the 'pier-glass' symbolize in the story?
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The pier-glass (a tall, narrow mirror) symbolizes self-reflection and the moment of decision. When Della looks into it, she sees herself and makes the crucial decision to cut and sell her hair. The mi…
How much money did Della have initially, and what does this amount represent?
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Della had only $1.87, which she had saved by careful bargaining with shopkeepers. This small amount represents the couple's poverty and financial struggles. The detailed description of how she saved e…
What were the two most precious possessions of Jim and Della?
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The two most precious possessions were Jim's gold watch (inherited from his father and grandfather) and Della's beautiful long hair that reached below her knees. These possessions represent not just m…
Explain the significance of the story's setting (time and place).
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The story is set on Christmas Eve in a small, shabby apartment in New York City during the early 1900s. The Christmas Eve timing heightens the urgency and emotional impact of gift-giving. The modest a…
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- Karnataka SSLC — kseeb.kar.nic.in
- Dept of Pre-University Education, Karnataka
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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