In "The Gift of the Magi," why is the information about how Jim was able to afford Della's combs so surprising?
A.
The story tells readers that Jim is a very honest and good man, so it is shocking that he would resort to dishonest means to afford Della's gift.
B.
To this point, the story has shown Jim as selfish, so readers do not expect him to sacrifice his most prized possession for Della.
C.
To this point, the story focuses only on Della, so readers do not know of Jim's plan to sell his most prized possession, too.
D.
The story states that Jim owns absolutely nothing of value a

Question

In "The Gift of the Magi," why is the information about how Jim was able to afford Della's combs so surprising?	
 A.
The story tells readers that Jim is a very honest and good man, so it is shocking that he would resort to dishonest means to afford Della's gift.
 B.
To this point, the story has shown Jim as selfish, so readers do not expect him to sacrifice his most prized possession for Della.
 C.
To this point, the story focuses only on Della, so readers do not know of Jim's plan to sell his most prized possession, too.
 D.
The story states that Jim owns absolutely nothing of value a

anonymous · Answer

D.
The story states that Jim owns absolutely nothing of value and never once mentions his watch up to this point.