I have a test on The Gift of The Magi by O Henry tomorrow, and I was wondering what the climax of this story is. Also I would like to know what you the think the theme of the story is. The quicker the answers the better it would be to help me. Thank you in advance
2007-03-28 11:55:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Climax- Occurs when Jim and Della open their gifts.
Theme- The moral of the story is that physical possessions, however valuable they may be, are of little value in the grand scheme of things. The true unselfish love that the characters, Jim and Della, share is greater than their possessions.
Also:
Identity-
Della learns that Jim loves her for just for being herself, not because of her hair or the Christmas present she buys him.
Sacrifice-
Both Della and Jim give up valuable possessions so they can buy Christmas gifts for each other.
Wisdom-
Della and Jim were wise because they were willing to make sacrifices to show their love for each other.
hopes this helps
2007-03-28 12:05:25 · answer #1 · answered by Theatrefreak 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The climax of the story would be when Della gives him the watch chain. I think the theme of the story is unselfishness - how it is better to give than recieve. It is a beautiful story - one of my favorites. Pax - C.
2007-03-28 12:28:40 · answer #2 · answered by Persiphone_Hellecat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-24 20:16:09 · answer #3 · answered by boettcher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Climax
The husband gives the comb to his wife and the wife gives the chain to her husband, only to find that their gifts are now useless.
2007-03-28 12:13:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each loved the other so much that s(he) sacrificed what (s)he most prized to give the other the gift that s(he) thought that s(he) most wanted.
2007-03-28 12:05:11 · answer #5 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know what? Please take the time to read it as you will always remember it. ( I will tell you the theme is true love)
2007-03-28 12:25:21 · answer #6 · answered by barthebear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋