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  • 25-01-2016
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In "The Gift of the Magi," why does O. Henry compare Jim and Della to the magi?

Abecause they bought each other the same gifts that the magi gave

Bto remind readers that the story takes place at Christmas time

Cto emphasize their generosity and selflessness

Dbecause they are poor, just as the magi were poor

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Tarquinius
Tarquinius Tarquinius
  • 25-01-2016

C, to emphasize their generosity. But it is also ironic because magi means wise men and their gifts were not very wise.

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