Read this sentence about Della from "The Gift of the Magi."
Once she faltered for a minute and stood still while a tear or two splashed on the worn red carpet.
What theme do Della's actions in this sentence best suggest?
Sacrifice is more important than true love.
Sacrifice for a loved one is not always easy.
Sacrifice is part of a life lived to the very fullest.
Sacrifice for a loved one does not always pay off
Answer:
Sacrifice for a loved one is not always easy.
Explanation:
I think it allows the readers to understand the same situation from different viewpoints. We are not only given Auggie’s account of the things that take place in the story because when the point of view is changed we see the other characters’ thoughts and feelings in multiple instances. I believe the author does this to highlight the fact that although Auggie feels as though he’s suffering alone, there are other characters who both empathize and victimize him. This mirrors one the overall messages of the book that no matter how alone one may feel, there are people out there who share your experience and want to help.
