He had bought her a set of hair combs. That's why he was shocked she cut her hair.
Della buys Jim a chain for his watch. 'The Gift of the Magi' is a short story by American writer, O. Henry.
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Jim's full name in the gift of magi was James Dillingham Young
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the gift of love
Della's most prized possession was her hair and Jim's was his watch.
Jim and Della loved each other so much that they sacrificed their most prized possessions for each other. Della sold her hair to get Jim a watch chain. Jim sold his watch to get Della combs for her hair. This is related in the Gift of the Magi.
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.
Jim was proud of Della's hair, remarking that it was its most distinguishing feature, while Della was proud of Jim's watch, considering it the perfect gift to go with his style.
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Because she no longer has long hair when she receives his gift
Della's most prized possession was her hair and Jim's was his watch.
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.
Yes.
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.
Jim gives Della a set of pretty hair combs.