The author calls Jim and Della "the Magi" as a reference to the biblical Magi, also known as the Three Wise Men or Three Kings, who brought gifts to the baby Jesus. By calling Jim and Della the Magi, the author is highlighting their sacrificial love and generosity in giving up their most prized possessions to buy gifts for each other. This comparison emphasizes the selflessness and love present in their actions, similar to the biblical Magi's gifts to Jesus.
Della and Jim
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.
they are poor but gladly happy
they love each other
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Della's TurnWe're still waiting to know how Jim will react to Della's gift, and we might also be wondering just how he got the money to buy those expensive combs. Della gives Jim the watch chain, and…
The rising action in "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry involves Della selling her hair to buy Jim a chain for his watch, while Jim sells his watch to buy combs for Della's hair. This sets up the dilemma of sacrificing their most prized possessions for gifts that are now rendered useless.
Did not spend as much for Jim's gift
He sells his pocket watch .