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.
Della and Jim
Did not spend as much for Jim's gift
He sells his pocket watch .
they are poor but gladly happy
they love each other
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They are poor
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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 is 22 years old. Not sure about Della's age.
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