Read the final paragraph of the story. In the context of the story, what is the purpose and meaning of this paragraph? The magi, as you know, were wise men—wonderfully wise men—who brought gifts to the Babe in the manger. They invented the art of giving Christmas presents. Being wise, their gifts were no doubt wise ones, possibly bearing the privilege of exchange in case of duplication. And here I have lamely related to you the uneventful chronicle of two foolish children in a flat who most unwisely sacrificed for each other the greatest treasures of their house. But in a last word to the wise of these days let it be said that of all who give gifts these two were the wisest. O all who give and receive gifts, such as they are wisest. Everywhere they are wisest. They are the magi.

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Read the final paragraph of the story. In the context of the story, what is the purpose and meaning of this paragraph? The magi, as you know, were wise men—wonderfully wise men—who brought gifts to the Babe in the manger. They invented the art of giving Christmas presents. Being wise, their gifts were no doubt wise ones, possibly bearing the privilege of exchange in case of duplication. And here I have lamely related to you the uneventful chronicle of two foolish children in a flat who most unwisely sacrificed for each other the greatest treasures of their house. But in a last word to the wise of these days let it be said that of all who give gifts these two were the wisest. O all who give and receive gifts, such as they are wisest. Everywhere they are wisest. They are the magi.

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bryancontreras7 bryancontreras7 · Answer 1 · 2017-07-10T17:56:18+02:00

Homework Help > The Gift of the Magi In the last paragraph O.Henry describes the magi, but why do you think he makes the allusion to the Magi in his story of Jim and Della?"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henryprint Print document PDF list CiteAsked on June 15, 2009 at 4:42 AM by micalabellelike 1dislike 02 Answersmwestwood | College Teacher | (Level 3) Distinguished EducatorPosted on June 15, 2009 at 5:28 AMThe allusion to the Magi seems inappropriate at first to the reader. For, after all, the Magi (the Latinized form of the Greek word for magic) were a select sect of hereditary priesthood who had extraordinary religious knowledge and their gifts were of great monetary value, intended to suggest great respect and devotion. However, as the reader reflects upon the characters in the story, he/she soon realizes that Jim and Della are wealthier and more knowledgeable in the ways of love than elite priests of profound and extraordinary knowledge. And, with the magic of true love, "two foolish children" realized more than the Magi: Ironically, they realize the most valuable gift is the gift of unselfish love. Such as they are the wisest. Everywhere they are the wisest. They are the Magi.

madalynn1246 madalynn1246 · Answer 2 · 2018-09-10T00:49:44+02:00

In the last paragraph, O. Henry compares Jim's and Della's gifts to the precious gifts of the Three Wise Men in the story of Jesus Christ’s birth. O. Henry reminds readers that despite Jim's and Della's apparent failure, their gifts are the most precious and appropriate possible ("the wisest"). The fact that both sacrificed what they prized most for the other's sake is an affirmation of their love. Love is the most precious gift they can give each other.