Della is counting her money at the beginning of the story because she is trying to figure out how much she can afford to spend on a Christmas gift for her husband. She is desperate to find a present that will show her love for him, even though she has very little money to spare.
because she wants to buy a Christmas gift
Della wanted to buy a Christmas present for her husband.
Della is upset at the beginning of the story because she does not have enough money to buy her husband a Christmas gift, and she wants to show him how much she loves him. She feels frustrated and helpless in her situation, leading her to tears.
In "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry, Della and Jim love each other deeply despite their financial hardships. They are willing to make sacrifices for each other to show their love. Both characters feel grateful and appreciative of the love and companionship they share.
Della Dimmitt is a psychologist known for her work in the field of child development and parenting. She has authored several books on parenting, including "The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising Mindful Children."
Della's problem at the beginning of the story is that she doesn't have enough money to buy a Christmas present for her husband, Jim. She wants to show her love by giving him a special gift but is limited by her financial situation.
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Della buys Jim a chain for his watch. 'The Gift of the Magi' is a short story by American writer, O. Henry.
She sells her beautiful hair and gets 20$ for it.
When Della looked out dully at a gray cat walking a gray fence in a gray backyard.
They are poor