Write a ONE to TWO paragraph summarizing "The Gift of the Magi"

The plot diagram in "The Gift of the Magi" is a simple yet powerful one. Exposition: Jim and Della want to buy gifts for each other, but neither one has the money to do this. They are a young couple who don't have extra money for gifts. They love each other very much and want to buy a gift for one another.

There are three main themes defined within O. Henry's short story "The Gift of the Magi." The theme of love is shown through the selfless actions of both Della and Jim. Each, through a showing of love for the other, sells their most valuable possessions in order to purchase Christmas gifts for their spouse.