Theme

“The Gift of the Magi”

December 2020/January 2021
Name:

Think About Theme

Directions: The theme of a story is the important idea you take away from reading it.
Answer the questions below about Jim and Della. Then respond to the writing prompt at
the bottom.

JIM DELLA

1. What does he do with the item he loves 1. What does she do with the item she loves
most? Why? most? Why?

2. In the end, how does he feel about his 2. In the end, how does she feel about her
decision? Why? decision? Why?

THEME
At the end of the play, Narrator 3 says, “But those who give up their treasures for love are actually very
wise.” In one or two sentences, explain how Jim and Della’s experiences support this statement.

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