Question

In "The Gift of the Magi," O. Henry most likely uses the irony of the couple's gifts to express the theme that

Answer 1

Answer:

love and sacrifice for others is the highest virtue.

Explanation:

The story "The Gift of the Magi" highlights the theme of unconditional love that is beyond the materialistic happiness. Della and Jim bought materialistic gifts for each other on the cost of their most loved things. Although the gifts they received were of no use but the sacrifice that they gave to bring happiness in other's life was worth it. They were ready to sacrifice and give up the best things they had for themselves to make the other happy. This is the major theme of the story.

Answer 2

Answer:

love and sacrifice for others is the highest virtue.

Explanation:

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