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''The Gift of the Magi''
What is the main theme of the story?
The title suggests that the story is about special and wise gifts that show love
“A Cup of Tea”
Who are the main characters of the story?
The main characters are Rosemary Fell, her husband Philip, and Miss Smith
The Story of an Hour
What does the open window in Louise’s room symbolize?
The open window symbolizes freedom, new possibilities, and the promise of an independent life.
"The Story of an Hour''
How does Louise’s heart trouble function as a symbol in the story?
Her heart condition symbolizes the emotional repression and inner conflict caused by the constraints of marriage and societal expectations.
The selfish giant
What is the central conflict of the story?
The Giant’s struggle between selfishness and the need for friendship.
“A Cup of Tea”
What happens during the climax of the story?
Miss Smith drinks tea and cries about her life, while Rosemary feels powerful and important.
The Pearly Beach
What is the main idea of the story?
The selfish giant
How does the Giant help the small boy?
He lifts him onto the tree, which blossoms immediately.
Who is the author of the story “A Cup of Tea”?
The author is Katherine Mansfield, a modernist writer born in 1888 in New Zealand.
The selfish giant
How did the Giant die?
As an old man, he saw the little boy (now with wounds like Christ’s) under a flowering tree and died peacefully, covered in blossoms
The Pearly Beach
Why do people come to the Pearly Beach?
They come to rest, dream, and escape from reality.
''The Story of an Hour''
What does the phrase “Free, free, free!” represent in the story’s plot structure?
It marks the climax of the story — her moment of emotional realization and liberation.
The Gift of the Magi
What is the main theme of the story?
The main theme is love and sacrifice; real love means giving something important to make another person happy.
''The Gift of the Magi''
What is the climax of the story?
The climax happens when Jim and Della exchange their gifts and realize they have both made sacrifices.
The Last Leaf
What does Johnsy believe about the last leaf?
She believes she will die when the last leaf falls.
Who wrote The Selfish Giant and when was it published?
Oscar Wilde, published in 1888.
The selfish giant
Why did eternal winter settle in the Giant’s garden?
Because the Giant’s selfishness drove away the children, and without their joy, spring refused to come.
“A Cup of Tea”
What is the moral of the story?
Kindness must be sincere, because helping others only to feel important is not true generosity.
The Last Leaf
What is the moral of the story?
Hope can save lives, and true love means sacrifice
The Pearly Beach
What message does the author give?
People need dreams and beauty in their lives.
''The Story of an Hour''
What is the central conflict in the story?
The conflict between personal freedom and the social duties and restrictions imposed by marriage.
“The Last Leaf”
What happens to Behrman at the end?
He dies after painting the leaf in the cold.
The Pearly Beach
Who wrote The Pearly Beach?
It was written by E. Dunsany.
''The Gift of the Magi''
What does the title The Gift of the Magi suggest about the story?
The title suggests that the story is about special and wise gifts that show love.
The selfish giant
What is the moral of the story?
Happiness is found by opening your heart and sharing love.