1. American Short Stories2 The Gift of the Magi Written By O. Henry(1862~1910) 20062201 최인호

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3. About O.henry O. Henry (1862 ~ 1910) Born William Sydney Porter in Greenboro, North Carolina. His Original name was William Sydner Porter O.henry was his pen name. One of the most famous American Short-story writers. His best known books are the Last Leaf and The Gift Of magi He wrote his novel when he was in jail In 1894, cash was found gone missing from the bank and O.Henry avoid it. But now, peoplo are not sure about his guilty. About O. Henry Setting and Character Summary Vocabulary and Expression Video Opinion Source

4. Setting and Characters Setting The action takes place in New York City in a very modest apartment and in a hair shop down the street from the apartment. Although Porter does not mention New York by name, he does refer to Coney Island, the city's most famous amusement park, located in the borough of Brooklyn. Porter lived in New York when he wrote and published the "The Gift of the Magi." Characters. Della Young: Pretty young woman who cuts off her beautiful long hair and sells it to buy a Christmas gift for her husband. James Dillingham Young:Husband of Della. He sells his gold watch to buy a gift for Della. Madame Sofronie: Shop owner who buys Della's hair. About O. Henry Setting and characters Summary Vocabulary and Expression Video Opinion Source

5. Summary The Gift of the Magi is a tale of two young lovers who want to buy each other the perfect Christmas gift despite being low on funds. The story is told from the point of view of Della, the female of the pair. She sells her most valuable possession, her hair, to fund her lovers gift. She purchases a beautiful platinum chain for his most valuable possession, his gold watch. At the same time Jim, her lover, sold his watch to buy high quality combs for Della ’ s hair. This is revealed at the end of story in a sort of twist ending that is so predo- minate in O Henry ’ s writing. About O. Henry Setting and characters Summary Vocabulary and Expression Video Opinion Source

6. Summary Despite failed gifts the story leaves you with a feel good feeling by describing the two as wise magi in the final paragraph. This ironic story gives the lesson of “ Its the thought that counts. ” The two were able to give up there most prized possessions for the happiness of the other. The tone of the story is hard to describe. It ’ s sort of a bland seriousness. There ’ s not a strong voice or sense of urg- ency but it ’ s not written in a relaxed tone either. Personally, I found the story to be an interesting and fun read. A cutesy tale of selflessness that gives warm, fuzzy feelings. About O. Henry Setting and characters Summary Vocabulary and Expression Video Opinion Source

7. Vocabulary and Expression Prosperous(adjective) successful and wealthy Ecstatic(adjective) extremely happy Inconsequential(adjective) unimportant Instigate(verb) to yrge on or stir up Depreciate(verb) to reduce in value Imputation(noun) the act of imputing Truant(noun) someone who avoids doing his or her duty About O. Henry Setting and characters Summary Vocabulary and Expression Video Opinion Source

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