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.
Surprise. Jim is initially shocked and taken aback by Della's short hair after she sells it to buy him a gift in "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry.
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.
Della and Jim
Della gets $20 for her hair.
a comb for her hair.
when della comes home when della comes home
Twenty Dollars
20
This is from the short story, "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry right? Madame Sofronie is a dealer in hair goods, and Della is looking for a present from Jim. Here is their conversation from the story: Where she stopped the sign read: 'Madame Sofronie. Hair Goods of All Kinds' One flight up Della ran, and collected herself, panting. Madame, large, too white, chilly, hardly looked the 'Sofronie.' "Will you buy my hair?" asked Della. "I buy hair," said Madame. "Take yer hat off and let's have a sight at the looks of it." Down rippled the brown cascade. "Twenty dollars," said Madame, lifting the mass with a practised hand. "Give it to me quick" said Della. Hope this helps!
Did not spend as much for Jim's gift
He sells his pocket watch .
They are poor