The Christmas Presents
What are the names of the characters?
Della and Jim (James)
Who is the protagonist of the story?
Soapy
What is the real name of Mr. Bellford?
Elwyn
Short, ugly, and fat.
Who are the 3 main characters of the story?
Lynette D' Armande, Rosalie Ray, and Rev. Arthur Lyle
What does Soapy really want in his life?
He wants to go to prison to have a warm bed, and food.
Does Mr. Bellford have a wife? If so, what is her name?
Yes, he does. Her name is Marian.
What is the name of the restuarant?
Bogle's Family Restaurant
What is the job that Rosalie Ray and D' Armande used to do together?
They were actresses in Broadway theater.
What presents did they give each other?
What was the first offense Soapy committed?
What happens to Mr. Bellford on his way to the "druggists" health event?
He gets lost.
Who are the characters in the story?
Aileen, Tildy, Bogle, and the Voices
D' Armande wants to get married like Rosalie Ray too, but then she discovers her friend is unhappy. Why is Rosalie Ray very unhappy?
Why do the characters not have money?
Because they are poor people.
What is the setting of the story? (city, where, season)
The setting of the story is in New York, outside on a bench, in autumn/winter.
What is the second identity of Mr. Bellford? Where does he say he is from?
Bellford says his name is Edward Pinkhammer. He says he is from Kansas.
How much did Bogle say he was going to give Tildy after Mr. Seeders gave her a kiss and why?
$1 more, because she is getting more customer attention.
What is the memento?
A garter/band for the leg from the dancers from Broadway.
What is the irony of the Christmas presents?
The irony is that Della's gift are combs and she has sold her hair, and Jim's gift is a watch and he sold his chain.
What is the irony of Soapy's Choice? Does he really have a "choice"?
The irony of Soap's Choice is that he didn't go to prison when he wanted. Later, the story ends with Soapy going to prison, though he was innocent.
How does the story end? Do you truly believe Mr. Bellford has amnesia?
He is having a conversation with his friend, Doctor Volney...
How was the man that kissed Tildy?
It was Mr. Seeders.
What is the irony of the story?