Questions:
Themes in "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry
For the story "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry, could you help me with the following questions:
A. Describe what the theme of the short story is, using symbolism or allegory and motif
B. Identify at least two of the literary elements in the short story that contribute to the theme (e.g., plot, point of view, tone, setting, character, symbolism, etc.), providing an example of each element.
C. Explain how the selected literary elements affect the narrative theme