they realized how far they are
willing to go to show their love for each other, and how priceless
their love really is.
background
It happened in the 1899 ，at that time, O. Henry was
magazine , he had received a generous remuneration for writing
some essays and stories. Why not try it again - he thought. So he have a hurry to write a novel: “The gift of the Magi." The novel
Despite of this, their love to each ot
her and the enthusiasm for life didn'
t changed at all. When Christmas day was approaching , with only $1.87 in
hand, and desperate to find a gift
brutal nature of the bourgeois monopoly indirectly, accused the
persecution of the people by rulers ,reflected the people's dissatisfaction with the rule of the bourgeoisie;
celebrate as the birthday of Jesus. And now
Christmas is both a holiday and a holy day. In America it is one of the biggest event of the year
(especially for kids), and for members of the
was published, it caused a great sensation in American society
and also he received a generous reward to get a favorite Christmas gift for her daughter.
Summary of “The Gift of the Magi”
It happened on a very poor but bliss
ful young couple named Jim and Della
in the end of 19th century in America . They worked hard but earned little.
JACK: Winning that ticket was the best thing that ever happened to me. It brought me to you. And I'm thankful for that, Rose, I'm thankful. You must do me this honor. You must promise me that you will survive that you won't give up no matter what happens no matter how hopeless. Promise me now, Rose, and never let go of that promise. ROSE: I promise. JACK: Never let go. ROSE: I will never let go, Jack, I'll never let go.
tch to buy a combs to Della for wearing in her long hair, not know
ing she had cut it off. Although
Jim and Della are now left with gifts that neither one can use,
As we know, During this period, the United States was
experiencing a severe economic crisis. So the novel also depicted the tragic life of the working people, exposed the
O. Henry 's short stories are known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization, and clever twist endings.
His best known short stories consisted of ： “The Cop and the Anthem”, “The Gift of the Magi ”, “The Last Leave” et al.
Christian religions it is an important day on the religious calendar. Exchanging gifts and sending
Christmas cards are the modern ways of celebrating
the Christmas in the world.
economic crisis
O. Henry In prison for Economic disputes
No money to buy christmas gift for daughter Write novel to earn the money Jim and Della Work hard but poor yet No money to buy christmas gift for each other Sell their precious possession
The Magi--- are the three wise men coming to send gifts at the time Jesus was born. They created the custom of sending gifts which represented being respectful, holy and noble to each other at Christmas. Thus in the eyes of western people, Christmas gifts are most precious, hoping they themselves can receive the most valuable gifts.
About love
It appears that the gifts they gave each other have been useless. But I think they gave each other the best of what they had to make the other happy. Isn't that true love? We can image, in such rough conditions, as it said in the story, "Life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles, with sniffles predominating." It is absolutely reasonable for them to be beaten by the misery. But the fact is that no ma tter how rough life had been, they wouldn't lose heart. Wit h strong faith and their love , they did their best to make the other pleased.
worrying about as a prisoner that he was no money to the beloved
daughter to buy Christmas gifts when Christmas approaching. He is so painful and finally he remembered he had done before in a
True love is that someone can sacrifice his life for you. True love is not going to die together when someone died for you but really living better of you by love and never let go.
The gift of the Magi
Great Works are normally
based on the social real life.
Why do people give gifts each other on Christmas day?
Christmas is a religious festival. e is very hard for them. They have
only two possessions between them in which they take pride: Della's