Which of the following best represents the use of symbolism in “the gift of the magi? ”

the queen of sheba is portrayed as a symbol of beauty.
the pier-glass is a symbol of della’s vanity.
della’s hair is used to symbolize her worth to jim.
the magi symbolize the spirit of giving.

The magi symbolize the spirit of giving.

Explanation:

Although all the answers are correct, this is the statement that BEST represents the use of symbolism in the story because this is the statement that shows a metaphor that is carried throughout the whole story. The magi are the wise men who visited Jesus and gave him presents. They are used as a symbol to show the spirit of giving. The story also identifies the magi with the two lovers, as they have truly understood the spirit of giving, and are, in this way, as wise as the magi.

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the contrast between a clear and understood meaning is that the clear meaning of a poem is that the detail is exactly defined. nothing is left to (understanding/ explanation). an understood meaning is a suggested meaning. kabir's poetry is both clear and understood in that it can be understood/explained on different levels. the clear meaning leaves nothing to (understanding/ explanation) while the understood meaning leaves lots open to (understanding/ explanation). an example of this is found in the poem "rumi and the (related to religion or the soul) lover".

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