1.What is important about "The Gift of the Magi"? 2.What are the conflicts in "The Gift of the Magi"? What types of conflict (physical, moral, intellectual, or emotional) do you see in this story?
3.How does O. Henry reveal character in "The Gift of the Magi"?
4.What are some themes in the story? How do they relate to the plot and characters?
5.What are some symbols in "The Gift of the Magi"? How do they relate to the plot and characters?
6.Is Della consistent in her actions? Is she a fully developed character? How? Why?
7.Does the story end the way you expected? How? Why?
8.What is the central/primary purpose of the story? Is the purpose important or meaningful?