describe the character sketch of Jim in the story from the best Christmas present in the world
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Jim MacPherson was the captain of his regiment during the WW1 in 1914. The war was fought between Germany and Britain. He was a young and ambitious man with etiquettes towards his job. Earlier he was a school teacher from Dorset in England. He had a loving wife Connie MacPherson. Although, his demise took place as he never returned from the war and didn't write any more letters connie
The narrator of the best Christmas present in the world is a curious and sensitive human being. The letter addressed to Connie, that he finds in the roll top desk, arouses his curiosity. After reading the letter, he feels obligated to find the lady to whom the letter is addressed. He makes a special effort to locate her and visits her in an old age home. When Connie mistakes him for her dead husband, he does not shatter her illusion. Rather, he lets her believe he is Jim so as to give some comfort and pleasure to her.