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What do you think this story written a century ago has to say about our consumer society today in the story the gift of the magi?
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∙ 7y ago
It is better to be poor and have love than to be rich without love.
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∙ 7y ago
"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry comments on the themes of sacrifice, love, and material possessions. It suggests that true happiness comes from selfless acts of love and not from material possessions. This message remains relevant in our consumer society today, highlighting the value of relationships and emotional connections over material goods.
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