KobeyCastillo

Period6
10115

TheGiftoftheMagi:CentralIdea

In The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry , It is clearly presented that love overides any other
misleading factors in the lives of two efficiently bonded people. For example , when della
sacrificed her beautiful hair to get Jim a present of decency. Della really loved her hair as
everyone else did , but was willing to give it up to satisfy her lovingpartnerJim.Dellafeltasit
was mandatory for Jim to recieve a good gift due to the love and appreciation she has for him.
Della did not consider any other possible outcomes besides Jims satisfaction which just shows
the love she must have for him. In addition to Dellas actions Jim also made thesacrificeofhis
watchtokeepDella happyandtheirbondstrong.Jimlovedthatwatchwithallhisheartbutthere
was nothing he loved more than Della , soitdidntphasehimtomakethatsacrifice.Jimmadea
great decision that was beneficial to the thin he cared most about which was Della. The loyal
lovers stood true toeachothersloveandwereabletoovercomeallofthenegativesinapositive
wayduetotheloveandefficiencyoftheirbond.