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The Gift of the Magi — Syllabus

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · English

What The Gift of the Magi covers in Maharashtra Board Class 10 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Author and Story Type, Plot.

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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 10 English · 2026-27

Topics in The Gift of the Magi

1

Author and Story Type

  • O Henry is the pen name of William Sydney Porter.
  • He is known for short stories with surprise endings.
  • The Gift of the Magi is a short story with a twist ending.
2

Plot Summary

  • Della has only one dollar and eighty-seven cents, and sixty cents of it is in pennies.
  • The couple lives in a furnished flat costing eight dollars per week.
  • Jim's income has shrunk from thirty dollars a week to twenty dollars a week.
3

Characters

  • Della is loving, devoted, and practical.
  • Jim is caring, responsible, and equally selfless.
  • Della's hair is one of the couple's two prized possessions.
4

Theme and Message

  • True love is shown through sacrifice.
  • Material gifts are less important than the feeling behind them.
  • The story shows the value of selfless giving.

Key Concepts

Central concept: The Gift of the Magi

O HenryDellaJimSettingTwo prized possessionsSacrificeIronyLove and selflessness

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Gift of the Magi for Maharashtra Board Class 10 English?
Key topics in The Gift of the Magi include Author and Story Type, Plot Summary, Characters, Theme and Message. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise The Gift of the Magi for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 41 practice questions on The Gift of the Magi. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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