in two or three sentences explain how the story the gift of magi supports the theme "those who sacrifice for each other are the wisest

The Gift of the Magi supports the theme "those who sacrifice for each other are the wisest" in many ways. One way being both people sacrificed something that they loved and kept so dearly to themselves for the other. Therefore sacrificing their most precious item for the sake of the other.

Sample Response:

Della and Jim both make sacrifices for each other because they care about each other. Della sacrifices her hair, and Jim sacrifices his watch. Even though their sacrifices make them unable to use each other's presents, they realize how important their love is. This makes them wise, as the theme suggests.