The Gift of the Magi
Della's biggest worry is that she can't afford what?
A Christmas present for Jim
Why is the girl unhappy?
She moved to a new place
Does Mrs. Mitty change throughout the story?
no
What is verbal irony?
when someone says something whose literal meaning differs from—or is often the opposite of—their intended meaning, such as saying “What lovely weather” during a storm.
What is a static character?
a character who does not undergo significant internal change in personality, beliefs, or values throughout a story.
The story unfolds in which city, and at what time of year?
New York City, Christmas Eve
Where do the boy and girl meet?
The grocery store
What does Walter Mitty do to cope with his real life?
Daydreams
What is situational irony?
when the actual outcome of a situation is the opposite of what was expected, creating a meaningful or surprising twist
What is a dynamic character?
one who undergoes significant internal change throughout the course of a story, evolving in personality, beliefs, or values.
How does Della get money for Jim's Present? How does Jim get money for Della's present?
She sells her hair. He sells his pocket watch.
The story's main conflict is that the girl and boy are both interested in each other but never do what?
act on their feelings
How does Walter feel in his real life?
Unappreciated and weak
What is dramatic irony?
When the audience knows something that the characters do not know
What is the difference between third-person limited and third-person omniscient?
Third-person limited is limited to one character's thoughts, feelings, and actions. Third-person omniscient is when we learn about multiple character's thoughts, feelings, and actions.
What point of view is the story?
third-person omniscient. We get to know both Della's and Jim's thoughts
What point of view is the story?
Third-person omniscient
In his daydreams, how are people treating Walter compared to his real life?
more respect and admiration
What is a flat character?
a simple character defined by a single trait and showing little or no change throughout a story
What type of irony is it when Jim and Della sell their most prized possessions for each other?
situational
When Jim first sees Della's new short haircut, his expression is hard to read because he's just realized what?
the gift he bought her can no longer be used?
How did the story end?
Neither character talks to each other and they move on with their lives
How does the story end?
Mitty is about to be put to death in his last dream
What is a round character?
a fully developed, realistic character who displays depth, internal conflict, and nuanced motivations.
Walter himself is best described as what type of character, because his ordinary exterior hides a rich, vivid inner world?
round