Question

In "The Gift of the Magi," by O. Henry, why does Jim react the way he does to Della's short haircut?

Answer 1

Jim reacted the way he does to Della's short haircut, because the gift he bought for her (hair combs i believe) required long hair, and because it was one of their most 'treasured', and also the old watch (which Jim had sold to buy the hair comb)

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