In "The Gift of the Magi," O. Henry develops the theme of love in the section you are referring to. The characters, Jim and Della, are portrayed as deeply in love, willing to sacrifice their most treasured possessions to buy gifts for each other. This situational irony highlights the selflessness and depth of their love, demonstrating that the true value of their gifts lies not in their material worth, but in the sacrifices made for one another. While the other themes of poverty and Christmas are also present, the focus in this particular passage is primarily on the concept of love.
In "The Gift of the Magi" O. Henry sets up situational irony surrounding the areas of poverty, love, and Christmas. Review the underlined passage from section 36. Which area (poverty, love, or Christmas) is O. Henry developing in this section?
love
Christmas
poverty
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