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Della gets $20 for her hair.
their gift to each others were valueless because they were accessories for the objects they both sold to get the other the present. He gave a gift for her hair but she sold it to give him a band for his watch which he sold. So both presents which were intended to please the other can now only do so at a sentimental level.
Jim's gift for Della is ironic because he sells his most prized possession, his pocket watch, to buy combs for Della's hair, while she sells her hair to buy him a chain for his pocket watch. Their gifts become useless because they are each meant for the other's sold possession. This highlights the sacrifices they make for each other and the importance of love over material possessions.
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 upset at the beginning of the story because she does not have enough money to buy her husband a Christmas gift, and she wants to show him how much she loves him. She feels frustrated and helpless in her situation, leading her to tears.
when della comes home when della comes home
Della and Jim
the gift of love
Della needed more money to buy a precious gift which will be suitable only for her love Jim.
He sells his pocket watch .
Della bought her husband a silver watch chain.A silver watch chain.
Did not spend as much for Jim's gift