Della feels a mix of happiness and disappointment when she opens the gift from Jim. She is happy to see the beautiful combs he bought her, but also realizes that her sacrifice of cutting her hair to buy him a watch has been in vain.
In "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry, Della and Jim love each other deeply despite their financial hardships. They are willing to make sacrifices for each other to show their love. Both characters feel grateful and appreciative of the love and companionship they share.
Della and Jim
the gift of love
The main characters in "The Gift of the Magi" are a young couple named Della and Jim. Della sells her long hair to buy a chain for Jim's watch, while Jim sells his watch to buy combs for Della's hair. The story explores their sacrifice and love for each other.
Did not spend as much for Jim's gift
He sells his pocket watch .
really you sold your daughter hair shame on you this is horrabile apoligize to your daugter today and think how you feel if somone cut your hair
The rising action in "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry involves Della selling her hair to buy Jim a chain for his watch, while Jim sells his watch to buy combs for Della's hair. This sets up the dilemma of sacrificing their most prized possessions for gifts that are now rendered useless.
Della spent $21 on Jim's gift. She sold her hair for $20 and added $1 that she had saved up.
He sells his pocket watch .
Jim was proud of Della's hair, remarking that it was its most distinguishing feature, while Della was proud of Jim's watch, considering it the perfect gift to go with his style.
Della needed more money to buy a precious gift which will be suitable only for her love Jim.