Question

Read the following excerpt from “The Gift of the Magi” and answer the question.

Answer 1

The quote from the above passage  that illustrates Della's optimism is this: 'MY HAIR GROWS SO FAST, JIM.

Explanation:

Optimistic means to be Positive,hopeful and confident.

In order to get a good Christmas gift for her husband (i.e a watch) Della went for a haircut and sold her long hair's to get money. When Della's husband bough her a set of expensive hair combs which she always desired,she said to her husband "My hair grows so fast,Jim! Della is very optimistic that her hair's will grow fast and she will be able to use the combs.