Which statement BEST explains O. Henry’s purpose in writing “The Gift of the Magi”?

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So you didn't put any statements...but here's what it's about.

"The Gift of the Magi" is a short story, written by O. Henry, about a young married couple and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money

aniked [119]3 years ago

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Yeah you didn't put any statements, but if I were to guess, I would think his purpose in writing it would be to show that money isn't what matters in life. What matters in life is family and love for your fellow man.

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