Question

How does Della's reaction to the hair combs help develop the theme in ''The Gift of the Magi''

She hides her disappointment in the combs showing that gratitude is more important than satisfaction.

She pretends to like the combs showing that appreciation is more important than enjoyment.

She is shocked showing that thinking before acting is better the acting without thinking.

She is touched showing that the gesture is more imporant then the object.

Answer 1

She is shocked showing that thinking before acting is better the acting without thinking.

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Answer 2

She is touched, showing that the gesture is more important than the object.

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