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The tale ends with the comparison with the gifts of the Magi and praises the young protagonists for sacrificing their treasures in order to make their partner happy with a Christmas present.
Discussion Questions for The Gift of the Magi
The story The Gift of the Magi is ideal for working on certain topics of interest and encouraging debate. Some of them can be:
- What kind of story does the title suggest?
- Who and how are the characters in the story?
- What is the setting, time and place where the story takes place?
- What are the conflicts in the story?
- What metaphors or comparisons does it present?
- What are the prospects for Delia and Jim?
- Why does Jim only appear at the end?
- What are some of the symbols and metaphors in the story?
- What lesson did you get from the story?
- What do you think of the end of the story? Could it have a different ending?
- How can this story compare to other Christmas plays?
- Do you remember choosing the perfect gift for someone or receiving one?
Bibliography
- Henry, O. The Gift of the Magi . (2016). Spain. The four blue
