Question

​what does "the gift of the magi" teach us about true love?

Answer 1

Gift of the Magi" is the story of a poor, young couple whose love for each other is the most important thing in their lives. Such is their love that they're led to sacrifice their most valuable possessions to find Christmas gifts for each other. The warm home they make together contrasts with the drabness of their poverty and the dreary world outside. Their love seems to know no bounds, though Della (the wife) worries about how her sacrifice will affect her husband because of how it affects her looks. If ever there were a story with the message that all you need to be happy is love, this is it.

Answer 2

The Gift of the Magi" teaches the meaning of true love: Della and Jim love each other more than they love themselves, for they are willing to sacrifice the object of which they are proudest her hair and his watch in order to buy something which they hope will please the other.

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