Question

Why does the author call Jim and Della the wisest of all people?
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Answer 1

Answer:

In "The Gift of the Magi," the writer calls Della and Jim foolish and wise at the same time because while they have both sold their most valuable possessions to buy each other gifts which prove useless, they have shown their immense love for each other.

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Answer 2

Answer:

In "The Gift of the Magi," Jim and Della are referred to as magi because they both exhibit wisdom.

Explanation:

Magi is the plural of magus, which means "wise man." The three magi, or wise men, were the ones who brought gifts to the baby Jesus in Bethlehem. These gifts represented their love and respect for Jesus. The narrator considers Jim and Della wise because they recognise that material possessions are unimportant and that unselfish love is the key to happiness. They were completely devoted to and respected each other. They were very poor and didn't have enough money to buy each other gifts, but they loved each other so much that they were determined to give each other gifts on Christmas. They were willing to sell even their most valuable possessions. They were known as the Magi because their love for one another was limitless.

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