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Jim and Della are like the magi by this same token because they both sacrifice something very dear to them in order to obtain and give their gifts. ... Henry's readers were Christian of some kind and many understood the sacrifices taken in order to give gifts at Christmas time.

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After rereading paragraph 45, we can say Jim and Della are similar to the Magi in the following manner:

B. Jim and Della make great sacrifices to give each other special Christmas gifts.

Jim and Della are the main characters in O. Henry's short story "The Gift of the Magi." The story is set during Christmas time, and the couple needs to buy gifts for each other.

Who were the Magi?

The Magi were the three Wise Men who traveled a long distance in order to give baby Jesus gifts when He was born.

How are Della and Jim similar to the Magi?

  • Like the Magi, Della and Jim make sacrifices to give someone else a gift.
  • Della sells her long, beautiful hair to buy Jim a chain for his watch.
  • Jim sells his watch to buy Della combs to adorn her long hair.

Jim and Della cannot wear each other's gifts after the sacrifices they have made, but they have proven their love for each other.

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