Characters
Who is Della's husband?
Jim
Why is Della upset at the beginning of the story?
She doesn't have enough money to buy Jim a gift.
This literary element is a person, animal, or other character who takes part in a story.
Character
Della has $1.87 saved.
True
Did the short film tell the same basic story as the written story?
Yes
Who is the main character of the story?
Della
What does Della sell?
Her hair.
This literary element tells you where and when a story takes place.
Setting
Della cuts her hair because she doesn't like it.
False
What important item does Della have?
Her hair.
What is one thing Della loves about herself?
Her hair
What does Della buy for Jim?
A chain for his watch.
This literary element is the series of events that happen in a story.
Plot
Jim sells his watch.
True
What important item does Jim have?
His watch
What valuable item does Jim own?
His watch
What does Jim buy for Della?
Hair combs.
This literary element is the problem or struggle that a character faces in a story.
Conflict
Della and Jim are rich.
False
How does the ending show that Della and Jim love each other?
They both sacrificed something valuable to buy a gift for the other person.
What does Della's decision to sell her hair show about her?
She is loving/selfless.
Why can't Jim use the chain and why can't Della use the combs?
Jim sold his watch, and Della sold her hair.
This literary element is how an author shows what a character is like through their actions, words, thoughts, and feelings.
Characterization
Both Della and Jim sacrifice something valuable for each other.
True
What is the biggest message of the story?
True love and sacrifice are more important than material possessions.