Gift of the Magi Discussion Questions
1. How essential is the setting of the story? Could the story have taken place at another time?
2. How do the sacrifices of Jim and Della compare to each other?
3. Do you think that Jim and Della appreciated their gifts?
4. Would the personalities of Jim and Della change if they were better off financially?
5. Why do you think the story compares Jim and Della to the Magi?
6. How important do you think appearances are?
7. What is your most prized possession?
8. How would you react to losing your prized possession?
9. If you were Jim or Della, how would you feel about the gift you received?
10. Would you prefer to be financially secure, or emotionally content?
2. How do the sacrifices of Jim and Della compare to each other?
3. Do you think that Jim and Della appreciated their gifts?
4. Would the personalities of Jim and Della change if they were better off financially?
5. Why do you think the story compares Jim and Della to the Magi?
6. How important do you think appearances are?
7. What is your most prized possession?
8. How would you react to losing your prized possession?
9. If you were Jim or Della, how would you feel about the gift you received?
10. Would you prefer to be financially secure, or emotionally content?