THE GIFT OF THE MAGI by O. Henry Summary & Analysis (Timestamps in video notes)

English homework giving you trouble? In this video I'm talking about "The Gift of the Magi," a short story by O. Henry. First there's a detailed summary, and then a discussion about symbolism, character development, and more that you might see on a test or essay question. Good luck! SUMMARY 0:27 ANALYSIS Irony 8:06 Role of money 10:23 Attitudes/shame about money 14:01 Jim's watch & Della's hair 15:10 The watch chain & hair combs 16:25 Moral of the story 17:41 Biblical references 18:53 Symbolism of the Magi 20:08 Hope that helps! If you have questions or you were interested in a different story or author, let me know in the comments and I'll see what I can do.:) Henry, O. "The Gift of the Magi." The Complete Works of O. Henry, Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1953, pp. 7-11. © 2020 Carrie Hoover