Answer:
I think it is c but I am not positive
Explanation:
I know it is not a or b because if you have ever read gift of the magi you will understand that this has nothing to do with the underlying conflict. I believe it to be c because if you once again have ever read the short story she is very upset because she can't get a great gift for her husband.
Please let me know if this helped or not
Answer:
the time and place in which a literary work was written
The experiences of the author
The original intended audience
Nathan filled the knothole in the tree to prevent Boo from giving the children gifts. To trick the children, he told them the tree was sick and the knothole needed to be filled.
It's setting. because it's where it happens