It was pure serendipity that Della and Jim both sold their most prized possession to buy a gift that accompanies the others prized possession. Della was created so the author could incorporate situational Irony in his story. Della is the type of person that would give anyone the shirt of her back. She is selfless and generous, she sacrifices her personal wants so the ones she loves can experience happiness. Della from “The Gift of The Magi by O. Henry” prominently exhibits selflessness and generosity. The protagonist, Della, her actions during the story highlight her most rewarding traits; selflessness and generosity. “I had my hair cut off and sold it because I couldn’t have lived through christmas without giving you a present” (Henry 250).
