Glory
Explanation:
<u>There was no cash prize to be won at the festivals it was by default supposed to be an event approachable to everyone and free from any monetary concerns.</u> The plays were funded by many patrons and never found shortage of money for established playwrights.
The glory of the winning playwrights was immense, known from the fact that <u>we still know the winners of most of the years even if their plays have not survived the time</u>.
The unparalleled glory attached to the title made writers write for the coveted title.
O. Henry's The Gift of the Magi is considered a short story. O. Henry is actually a pen name for William Sydney Porter. The short short story is about a married couple and their ways of dealing with the challenges of purchasing Christmas gifts for each other. The challenge is, it has to be a secret and they don't have much money.
The answer is: <span>He appreciates Della's gift to him, even if he won't be able to use it.</span>
The Correct Answer Would Be "A"
Increased prosperity and a growing middle class.
