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4vir4ik [10]
3 years ago
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In the space below, write a 500-word essay describing the theme of O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi” (click here to read the sho

rt story). Explain how the author uses irony as an essential tool in developing this theme.
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1 answer:
Neko [114]3 years ago
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O'Henry used irony in "The Gift of the Magi". This tool was essential to developing the story's theme by showing that the couple bought gifts for each other that they could not actually use at the moment. In addition, the author used this fact to show that people of the society should treasure the things they've received from others, because you may never know if they sacrificed THEIR most treasured possession to aquire the gift.




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