She gets $20 for her hair.
She gets 20 dollars
Della bought her husband a silver watch chain.A silver watch chain.
He sells his pocket watch .
a comb for her hair.
hair
Della gets $20 for her hair.
Twenty Dollars
20
she has no money to buy Jim a "ultimate gift"
Della visits Mme Sofronie to sell her hair in exchange for money to buy a Christmas gift for her husband, Jim. She wants to buy him a special gift, but she doesn't have enough money, so she decides to sacrifice her long, beautiful hair.
Pride
The characterization in "The Gift of the Magi" focuses on the loving and selfless nature of the main characters, Della and Jim. Della is depicted as caring and sacrificial, willing to give up her most prized possession for Jim's happiness. Jim is portrayed as kind and thoughtful, willing to make a personal sacrifice to show his love for Della. Both characters are characterized by their generosity and devotion to each other.
Pride