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How much did Della sell her hair for?
twenty dollars
How does Della solve her problem?
She decides to sell her hair..
What does Della sell to be able to buy a gift for her husband in O Henry's The Gift of the Magi?
She sells her long hair.
What is Jim's initial reaction to della when he arrives home?
Jim's initial reaction to Della when he arrives home is one of shock and disbelief. He is surprised and confused by Della's new appearance due to her drastic haircut to sell her hair for money to buy him a Christmas gift.
Della is willing to cut her hair in order to do what?
Sell it and with that money buy a gift for her husband.
What is della's biggest treasure In The Gift of the Magi?
Della's biggest treasure in "The Gift of the Magi" is her beautiful, long hair. She loves it dearly and is proud of its length and beauty. She eventually decides to sell it to buy a gift for her husband, demonstrating her selfless love for him.
Why does Della visit Mme Sofronie in the gift of the magi?
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.
In the Gift of the Magi Della's decision to sell her hair is provoked by?
Della's decision to sell her hair is provoked by her desire to buy a Christmas gift for her husband, Jim. She wanted to get him something special and meaningful despite their financial constraints.
What were the two prized possessions in the gift of the magi?
In "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry, the two prized possessions were Della's long, beautiful hair and Jim's gold pocket watch. Della sold her hair to buy a chain for Jim's watch, while Jim sold his watch to buy combs for Della's hair.
In Gift of Magi how much did Della get for her hair?
Della gets $20 for her hair.
What does Della give Jim as a gift in The Gift of the Magi?
Jim gives Della a set of pretty hair combs.
What can we infer about why della inspects herself in the ''pier glass''?
want to cut her long hair
