The Gift of the Magi

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5 questions
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What conflict is revealed in the exposition (beginning) of the story?

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What instances of irony exist in this story?

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Who is the protagonist? Who or what is the antagonist?

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Does the story end the way that you expect? Why or why not?

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Pretend that Jim sold his gold watch in a newspaper ad instead. Write the newspaper ad for Jim’s gold watch. What details would he include? Would he divulge the reasoning behind him selling his possession?