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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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Who was proud of jims watch and della hair?

Both Jim and Della were proud of both the watch and the hair


What did Della want to do with the money in the story the gift of the magi?

Della wanted to buy a Christmas present for her husband.


How did della get the money to buy jims gift in the gift of magi?

He sells his pocket watch .


What did Della want to do with the money in the gift of magi?

Della wanted to buy a Christmas present for her husband.


Which word BEST describes Jims first reaction to Della after she returns from Mme Sofronie?

Stunned (PS MY B*T Itches Theeeesss Nuu***zzzz)


What main problem does Della face?

Della faces the problem of not having enough money to buy a valuable gift for her husband Jim on Christmas. She wants to give him a special present but is constrained by her limited financial resources.


What was Della doing at the beginning of the story of the gift of the magi?

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.


Why is della counting her money at the beginning of the story?

Della is counting her money at the beginning of the story because she is trying to figure out how much she can afford to spend on a Christmas gift for her husband. She is desperate to find a present that will show her love for him, even though she has very little money to spare.


What was Della's present in The gift of the magi?

a comb for her hair.


Why does della want more money in the gift of the magi?

Della needed more money to buy a precious gift which will be suitable only for her love Jim.


Why Japanese are?

Japanese are because of jesus. He put them on this world . And slim jims. lots and lots and lots of slim jims. mmmmmmm slim jims. DARTH VADER!!!!! arrrrrghhhh i have died i cannot continue answering!


Della sold her precious hair and Jim sold his precious watch Whose sacrifice was greater that of Jims or of Della?

It's somewhat debatable considering that both Jim and Della gave away their most prized possessions; however, I think Jim sacrificed more when he sold his watch because whereas Della can just wait for her hair to grow back, Jim has lost his watch forever.