In which of the following resides the irony in the short stories “The Gift of the Magi” and “The Necklace?"

Question

A. The protagonists value objects more than people.
B. The protagonists want to escape their low social status.
C. The protagonists struggle for something that proves to be useless.
D. The protagonists learn to value hard work and loyalty instead of wealth.

Answer 1

C. The protagonists struggle for something that proves to be useless.