Asked by tyler
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?
Sacrifice is more important than true love.
Sacrifice for a loved one is not always easy.
Sacrifice is part of a life lived to the very fullest.
Sacrifice for a loved one does not always pay off
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" Sacrifice for a loved one is not always easy."
Her faltering and the tears show emotional difficulty and hesitation — Della struggles with giving up something precious to her, which suggests that making sacrifices for someone you love can be painful.
Her faltering and the tears show emotional difficulty and hesitation — Della struggles with giving up something precious to her, which suggests that making sacrifices for someone you love can be painful.
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