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Characterization, Theme, and Irony in "The Gift of the Magi"

Question 2 • IDEAL ENGLISH 9 SUMMER 2026 (Sabatini)

In "The Gift of the Magi," O. Henry most likely uses the irony of the couple’s gifts to express the theme that

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A

expensive gifts are sometimes a mistake.

B

love and sacrifice for others is the highest virtue.

C

material goods usually increase in value over time.

D

it is best to retain one’s most prized possessions.

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