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Compare And Contrast The Gift Of The Magi

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Although "The Gift of the Magi" and "Bert and Ernie's Gifts" follow a similar plot line, there are many differences amongst the similarities. A large difference is that the main characters in "The Gift of the Magi" are a couple, as the main characters in "Bert and Ernie's Christmas" are friends. During both expositions, we are shown that the main characters in "Gift of the Magi" and "Bert and Ernie's Gift's" are both in financial situations in which they are unable to afford gifts for the holidays. Because of this, Della choses to trade a possession of which she values, her hair, in exchange for currency. Della then uses to currency to look for a gift. Bert however, exchanges his possession, a rubber duck, directly for a gift. Later in both
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