characters
Who has long brown hair?
Della
What holiday does the story take place?
Christmas Eve.
What does Jim buy for Della's hair?
hair combs
What is the main theme in the story?
Sacrifice
Who is the author of the story?
O'Henry
Who is Della's husband?
Jim
What does Della do to her hair to afford the gift for Jim?
cut/sell it
What is the gift Della buys for Jim?
a Platinum watch chain
What emotion drives both characters to sell their most prized possessions?
Love
What point of view is the story being told from?
Third-person
These biblical figures brought gifts to the baby Jesus and are mentioned at the end of the story?
The Magi or three wise men
What is Jim's reaction to Della's haircut?
shocked/surprised
Why were the gifts useless for each other?
Jim sold his watch and Della sold her hair so they could pay for the gifts.
What do the gifts symbolize?
The love they have for each other
What is the author's real name?
William Sydney Porter