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  What is a good Literary Analysis focused on Della Young in "The Gift of the Magi"?

  Posted by caleb3452 on Nov 15, 2009 at 07:37 PM

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  "Of all who gave gifts these two were the wisest " give your idea.

  Posted by sakunthalapremasinghe on Oct 30, 2009 at 09:53 AM

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  Look at the title of the story. What "gift" do you think O. Henry had in mind? How might it suggest a theme of the story?

  Posted by ashleys14 on Oct 27, 2009 at 05:47 AM

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  In the beginning of "The Gift of the Magi" what are some pronouns you may find?

  Posted by ashleys14 on Oct 21, 2009 at 06:36 AM

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  Based on 'The Gift of the Magi", what would you sacrifice for the one you love?

  Posted by renza on Oct 14, 2009 at 09:45 AM

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  In "The Gift of the Magi" do you think that the sacrifies Jim & Della made were sensible?  Give your reasons for your answer.

  Posted by ctmie on Oct 12, 2009 at 08:49 PM

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  In the short story  "The Gift of the Magi" how does Jim react after he gives Della her present?

  Posted by oliviax3 on Oct 7, 2009 at 03:52 PM

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  Why did the three Magi give Jesus the gifts they did?  

  Posted by trhchris1 on Oct 6, 2009 at 11:47 AM

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  The narrative style in "The Gift of the Magi" is similar to that in  a. "an episode of war" b. " the legend of sleepy hollow" or c. the prarie

  Posted by ganja420 on Sep 23, 2009 at 09:48 AM

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  What are 3 Q.Q.C of the gift of magi?

  Posted by gabay09 on Sep 20, 2009 at 11:39 PM

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  How was Della able to save 1 dollar and 87 cents?

  Posted by smithak21 on Sep 18, 2009 at 10:00 AM

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  What is the climax of the story "The Gift of the Magi"?

  Posted by grandmasetergogo on Sep 9, 2009 at 06:57 AM

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  Who is the protagonist in the story "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry?

  Posted by brewster1995 on Sep 7, 2009 at 01:20 PM

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  Where can I find a critical analysis of the story "The Gift of the Magi"?

  Posted by roxanbacaltos on Sep 4, 2009 at 07:12 PM

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  How does the loss of their possession symbolize the strength of Jim and Delia's love in The Gift of the Magi?

  Posted by vasvi28jagirdar on Sep 3, 2009 at 10:39 PM

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  Do couples behave in such way these days as Jim and Della in "The Gift of the Magi"?

  Posted by sumaira on Aug 23, 2009 at 01:37 AM

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  In "The Gift of the Magi", how much money did Della get for her hair?

  Posted by shaneleeger16 on Aug 20, 2009 at 11:28 AM

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  In "The Gift of Maji," is it possible to change their order or  leave any out? Why or why not?

  Posted by leahpatricia on Aug 15, 2009 at 01:07 AM

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  What is the best concluding sentence that supports a summary for "The Gift of the Magi?"

  Posted by lakerfan24 on Jul 19, 2009 at 10:13 PM

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  In O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi," of what two possessions are the James Dillingham Youngs most proud?

  Posted by sherry101 on Jul 17, 2009 at 02:52 PM

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  In "The Gift of the Magi", what would be Delia's negative character traits?  What about Jim's?

  Posted by tbmracing on Jul 6, 2009 at 11:38 AM

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  In "The Gift of the Magi", how do Jim and Della prove themselves the wisest? What do you think of their love and sacrifice?

  Posted by jeel on Jul 2, 2009 at 05:56 AM

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  In O. Henry's story "The Gift of the Magi" show how Jim and Della prove themselves the wisest.

  Posted by amycool67 on Jun 30, 2009 at 07:02 AM

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  How can  we relate "The Gift of Magi" with other stories?

  Posted by preetgagan31 on Jun 30, 2009 at 04:18 AM

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   In the last paragraph O.Henry describes the magi, but why do you think he makes the allusion to the Magi in his story of Jim and Della?

  Posted by micalabelle on Jun 15, 2009 at 12:42 PM

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  In "The Gift of the Magi" what is so precious about Jim and Della?

  Posted by rashi on Jun 5, 2009 at 05:30 AM

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  How is deep love between Jim and Deila portrayed in the story "The Gift of the Magi"?

  Posted by barbie22187 on May 18, 2009 at 07:52 PM

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  What is the main idea of this story Gift of the Magi?

  Posted by dayi1993 on May 18, 2009 at 11:58 AM

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  What is the author's purpose in writing "The Gift of the Magi"? How effective is the author in accomplishing this purpose?

  Posted by zik on May 11, 2009 at 03:29 PM

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  Discuss O. Henry's narrative style in his short story "The Gift Of the Magi."

  Posted by abeauty on May 11, 2009 at 06:58 AM

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  What are the arts of buiding charater in the story "The gift of the magi"?

  Posted by lethaoly on Apr 30, 2009 at 11:41 AM

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  What is the complication of the plot in "The Gift of the Magi"?

  Posted by chuchaposman on Apr 21, 2009 at 04:44 PM

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  Who were the 'magi'?

  Posted by mikitashetty on Apr 18, 2009 at 03:18 AM

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  Do you agree with Jim and Della's sacrifices - giving each other gifts? Are they foolish to sell their favourite possessions?

  Posted by miyoko on Mar 20, 2009 at 09:45 AM

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  What are the development conflicts in the main characters in "The Gift of the Magi''?

  Posted by esi on Mar 15, 2009 at 07:07 AM

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  In "The Gift of the Magi," is the plot twist most important element of conclusion?

  Posted by montather on Mar 4, 2009 at 06:58 AM

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  In the Gift of the Magi, what is ironic about the story?

  Posted by montather on Mar 3, 2009 at 06:41 AM

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  In "The Gift of the Magi," why does the author describe Della and Jim as "two foolish children who sacrifice their greatest treasures"?

  Posted by torso2 on Feb 26, 2009 at 05:32 AM

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  In "The Gift of the Magi" how do Della and Jim feel toward each other?

  Posted by torso2 on Feb 25, 2009 at 05:15 AM

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  In the story "The Gift of the Magi" why does Jim use his middle name on his mailbox?

  Posted by ilovetaylorlautner on Feb 1, 2009 at 04:10 PM

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  What is the plot of "The Gift of The Magi"?

  Posted by l4dyl0wl0w on Jan 8, 2009 at 06:14 PM

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  What is the denouement of "The Gift of the Magi"?

  Posted by selinfan on Jan 1, 2009 at 09:09 PM

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  What is the inciting incident in "The Gift of the Magi"?

  Posted by selinfan on Dec 29, 2008 at 08:58 PM

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  Why is the story called "The Gift of the Magi"?

  Posted by cutee on Dec 29, 2008 at 11:54 AM

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  How does O. Henry define Jim and Della's characters in "The Gift of the Magi"?

  Posted by dancee on Dec 27, 2008 at 12:23 PM

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  How does the author convey the theme in "The Gift of the Magi"?

  Posted by diann on Dec 10, 2008 at 07:37 PM

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  What connection do you see between "The Gift of the Magi" and Nikki Giovanni's poem "Luxury"?

  Posted by postupdirtystacks on Dec 2, 2008 at 03:38 PM

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  What is the true "gift" in "The Gift of the Magi"?

  Posted by stronger on Dec 1, 2008 at 01:26 PM

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  Why did O. Henry call the characters in "The Gift of the Magi", ‘magi’?

  Posted by tkerbag on Dec 1, 2008 at 01:21 PM

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  What is a good Poem for the book "The Gift of the Magi"?

  Posted by dr4g0nthelf on Nov 25, 2008 at 03:51 PM