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The Gift of the Magi

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · English

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Author Background and Context

  • O. Henry (1862-1910) was the pen name of William Sydney Porter
  • He was famous for short stories with surprise endings
  • This story is set during Christmas time in early 20th century America
2

Characters Analysis

  • Della (Mrs. James Dillingham Young): Young wife, loving, selfless, has beautiful long hair
  • Jim (James Dillingham Young): Young husband, caring, responsible, owns a precious gold watch
  • Both characters are poor but rich in love
3

Plot Summary and Structure

  • Opening: Della has only $1.87 to buy Jim a Christmas gift
  • Rising Action: Della decides to sell her hair to buy a chain for Jim's watch
  • Climax: Jim comes home and sees Della's cut hair
4

Major Themes

  • Sacrificial Love: Both characters give up their most precious possessions
  • True Wisdom: The narrator calls them the wisest gift-givers
  • Poverty vs. Richness: They are poor in money but rich in love

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The story's main literary device whereDella's longThe title refers to the wiseThe story shows how JimBoth characters give up their most

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