What is the conlict in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

Answer 1

Trepidation over what Belle's husband will think of her cutting her hair.

It's not up there with nuclear weapons being stolen to hold the world at ransom, but it still serves it function with people who have hearts and can think.

Answer 2

the irony

Answer 3

The conflict in "The Gift of the Magi" arises from the couple's desire to give each other meaningful gifts despite their financial hardships. They both make sacrifices to purchase gifts that end up being rendered useless due to the decisions they made, leading to a bittersweet realization at the end of the story.

Answer 4

I believe that each of the characters has inner conflicts, so that works for man vs. self, although since they are poor and feel pressure to give each other gifts because it is Christmas and they want to show their appreciation, maybe man vs. society would also work.__

:) HOPE TH

Answer 5

Trepidation over what Belle's husband will think of her cutting her hair.

It's not up there with nuclear weapons being stolen to hold the world at ransom, but it still serves it function with people who have hearts and can think.

Answer 6

anxiousness over the young husbands reaction to his wife's betrayal concerning her cutting her hair.