Read this sentence about Della from "The Gift of the Magi." Once she faltered for a minute and stood still while a tear or two splashed on the worn red carpet. What theme do Della’s actions in this sentence best suggest?
Answer
A
Sacrifice for a loved one is not always easy.
B
Sacrifice is more important than true love.
C
Sacrifice is part of a life lived to the very fullest.
D
Sacrifice for a loved one does not always pay off.