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In “The Gift of the Magi,” by O. Henry, why does Jim react the way he does to Della’s short haircut?

AHe is just shocked by how different she looks.

BHe realizes the gift he bought her is useless now

CHe is upset because he told her not to cut her hair short.

DHe is confused as to why she would cut her hair.

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BBy getting the comb and her cutting her hair his gift is now useless
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Answer:

B. He realizes the gift he bought her is useless now.

Explanation:

In "The Gift of the Magi," we learn that Della cut her hair short in order to get a present for Jim. However, Jim's gift was dependant on Della's long hair. When he realizes that she has cut her hair, Jim is shocked. However, the shock is not only because of how different she looks, but also because he realizes that the gift is useless now.

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