7.++O'Henry's+The+Gift+of+the+Magi

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O'Henry's story - "The Gift of the Magi" is a timeless story, which resonates with each gift giver, and those who give from the heart. Especially wonderful is a gift specifically made for the receiver.

For this Short Story Post: "The Gift of the Magi" by O'Henry

Discuss the power of ALLUSION in this story: An allusion may be drawn from history, geography, literature, or religion. Stephen Vincent Benet's story "By the Waters of Babylon" contains a direct reference to Psalm 137 in the Bible. JR Tolkein's Trilogy contains references/allusion to tenants of Christianity.
 * Allusion** is a brief reference to a person, event, or place, real or ficticious, or to a work of art. Casual reference to a famous historical or literary figure or event.
 * Example:**

Explain the significance of a gift your received or gave, and its importance not only to you, but to the receiver. How closely does this gift giving represent the "magi."