In “The Gift of the Magi,” which idea does the author most emphasize by the use of irony? that marriage should help mates avoid the obligation of gift-giving
that placing a high value on material things seldom leads to satisfaction
that poverty is seldom an obstacle to offering sacrificial gifts
that awareness of false appearances is often a mark of wisdom

The irony was that Jim bought a comb for Denny so she would brush hair but Denny brought her a band so that Jim could put the lug in the band and have a watch. She didn't have enough money to buy him so she cut her long and beautiful hair. But Jim didn't have rough money to buy Denny her comb so he sold his lung. Now that's ironic because Denny cut her hair so she won't use the comb and Jim sold the lung so he won't use the band.

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Henry uses situational irony to emphasize the unexpected outcome of the story. Clearly, Della cannot make use of the decorative combs in her very short hair, and Jim lacks the watch he has sold. He has no need for the expensive chain his wife has purchased with the sale of her long locks ??

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