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Irony in Short Stories
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In "The Gift of the Magi," what is ironic about the ending?
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The couple's sacrifices were in vain.
💡 Explanation:
The irony lies in the fact that Della and Jim both sacrificed their most prized possessions to buy gifts for each other, only to realize that the gifts were rendered useless by their sacrifices.