B. The protagonists struggle for something that proves to be useless
In both short stories, the protagonists sacrifice something valuable for what they believe will bring them happiness or status, only to realize in the end that what they pursued was ultimately of little worth. This realization is where the irony lies in both "The Gift of the Magi" and "The Necklace."
In Which of the following resides the irony in the short stories "The Gift of the Magi" and "The Necklace"?
A. The protagonists value objects more than people
B. The protagonists struggle for something that proves to be useless
C. The protagonists want to escape their low social status
D. The protagonists learn to value hard work and loyalty instead of wealth
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