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The Gift Of The Magi Literary Analysis
Although Della and Mathilde are living in the same conditions, they have polar opposite personalities. Della Young from “The Gift of the Magi” is a selfless and loving woman who cherishes her husband. Mathilde Loisel from “The Necklace” is a selfish woman who only thinks of herself. Even though they are both saddened by their social status, it is for completely different reasons. Della is only sad that she does not have much money to buy a present for her husband; Mathilde pities herself because she thinks she was born in the wrong social class. When Della’s husband had given her the combs, she had shown great gratitude towards him. Mathilde complained when she was given the invitation. Mathilde places material possessions over relationships
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