GIFT OF MAGI

Distinctive Elements of the Gift of the Magi



Distinctive Elements of the Gift of the Magi

Literary themes

The story started with hopelessness, disappointment and despair. It is a hopelessness which is related to not being wealthy, of being poor, of having not much money to buy a Christmas present for the loved one. The theme of this story is irony. Irony of how those sincere people wanted to give their loved ones the best that they have ever longed for. Yet, they sacrificed their most prized possession just to buy their loved ones the gift. But, they came to know ...