Theme Statement
(communication)
Communication was an important theme because Della and James did not seem to have any. This lead to buying gifts that contradicted each other.
Theme Statement
(sacrifice)
Communication
Sacrifice was an important theme throughout the story because both partners sacrificed something precious to them for the sake of each other
(Important theme)
Sacrifice
(important theme)
Della and James never take the time to talk about their gifts(350-3549
Della sacrificed her hair in order to buy Jame's present(351-352). While James sacrificed his prized watch to buy Della's present(354).
Themes of "The Gift of the Magi"
Poverty
(important Theme)
- Love
- Communication
- Sacrifice
- Poverty
Theme Statement
Love
(love)
The theme of love is shown throughout the entire story by how both people gave up something so that they could show their love for each other through gifts. Even if Della was worried that her sacrifice would strain her relationship
( Main THeme)
With James only making $20 a week instead of $30 the Dillinghans have had a hard time with finances(350) This leaves Della with only $1.87 to buy James a gift with(350).
Della cuts off and sells her hair so her husband does not go without a Christmas gift(351-352). James sells his prized watch so his wife does not go without a gift as well(354).
Theme statement
(poverty)
Both James and Della seem to be in a state of poverty due to Jame's lack of income. This leads to the two finding creative ways to earn money for each others gifts.
The Main Themes of "THe GIft of the Magi"
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