Their love grows stronger through their sacrifice from "summary" of The Gift of the Magi (Illustrated) by O. Henry
In this heartwarming tale, the young couple, Della and Jim, epitomize the essence of selfless love through their sacrificial actions. Despite facing financial hardships, they both make sacrifices to express their love for each other. Della decides to cut and sell her beautiful long hair, her most prized possession, in order to buy a present for Jim. Her selfless act of selling her hair symbolizes her deep love and willingness to make sacrifices for Jim's happiness. On the other hand, Jim decides to sell his most valuable possession, his cherished pocket watch, in order to buy combs for Della's hair. Jim's sacrifice of parting with his treasured watch reflects his unconditional love for Della and his desire to see her happy. Both Della and Jim give up their most prized possessions to celebrate their love for each other, showing a true sense of devotion and selflessness in their relationship...
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