"The Gift of the Magi" is one of O. Henry's most famous short stories. In this paper I will have a closer look at the short story “The Gift of the Magi“ by O. Henry. I will start by analyzing the major themes love, sacrifice and wisdom. Furthermore, I will also have a look at the ending of the story, which is an example of the so-called ‘O. Henry twist’. By analyzing these different aspects of the short story I will conclude with the meaning for the reader today and the question whether this short story is worth reading.

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Title: Is the short story “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry still relevant today?
Subtitle: An analysis of the major themes love, sacrifice and wisdom and the ‘O. Henry twist’
College: University of Flensburg (Institut für Anglistik und Amerikanistik)
Course: American Short Fiction
Grade: 1,3
Author: Marijke Eggert (Author)
Publication Year: 2008
Pages: 11
Catalog Number: V199131
ISBN (eBook): 9783656254805
ISBN (Book): 9783656255659
Language: English
Tags: gift magi” henry

Is the short story “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry still relevant today?

An analysis of the major themes love, sacrifice and wisdom and the ‘O. Henry twist’

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