He sells his pocket watch .
He sells his pocket watch .
Della needed more money to buy a precious gift which will be suitable only for her love Jim.
Della wanted to buy a Christmas present for her husband.
To show that he is poor
At the beginning of "The Gift of the Magi," Della is counting her savings to see how much money she has to buy a Christmas present for her husband, Jim. She is disappointed to find that she only has $1.87.
Della bought her husband a silver watch chain.A silver watch chain.
If "The Gift of the Magi" were told from Jim's perspective, the focus would likely be on his internal struggle and sacrifice to buy a gift for Della. We might gain insight into his feelings of guilt at selling his watch and the effort he put into finding the perfect gift. Overall, the story would emphasize Jim's immense love and devotion to Della.
Della and Jim
Della gets $20 for her hair.
a comb for her hair.
Della wanted to buy a Christmas present for her husband.
when della comes home when della comes home