How does O. Henry use irony in "The Gift of the Magi"?

A.

to warn readers never to sell their most prized possessions

B.

to explain Jim and Della's poverty

C.

to demonstrate what it means to be truly giving

D.

to criticize Jim and Della for their selfishness

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Gideon Hutchinson

12 June, 19:03

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C. to demonstrate what it means to be truly giving

How does O. Henry use irony in "The Gift of the Magi"?A.to warn readers never to sell their most prized possessionsB.to explain Jim and Della's povertyC.to demonstrate what it means to be truly givingD.to criticize Jim and Della for their selfishness