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"Gift of the Magi"
Analytical Essay # 56719
"Gift of the Magi"
Looks at the use of an omniscient narrator, humor, and the "wise man" archetype in O'Henry's "Gift of the Magi".
1,000 words (approx. 4 pages) |
1 source |
MLA | 2000
Paper Summary:
This paper critically analyzes the text of "Gift of the Magi" and argues that the story is effective because of its use of an omniscient narrator and a human, humorous touch. It also looks at the comparison of Della and Jim to the magi of Christian tradition as an incarnation of the "wise man" archetype.From the Paper:
"At first glance this metaphor comparing Della and Jim to the magi is a bit strange. After all, the archetypal wise man is aged, having learned all he could throughout a long life of study and contemplation, is most often male, reflecting the idea of knowledge as a masculine pursuit in most patriarchal societies, tends to lead a somewhat solitary existence, and whether he is rich or poor (and he is more often the latter), he is still usually well-respected in his community."More papers on "Gift of the Magi":
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APA Citation:
"Gift of the Magi" (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 10, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Analytical-Essay-Gift-of-the-Magi/56719
MLA Citation:
""Gift of the Magi"" 15 January 2012. Web. 10 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Analytical-Essay-Gift-of-the-Magi/56719>
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Feb 24, 2005 I attended Howard University in Washington, D.C., on a full scholarship. I majored in history and English and minored in education. I graduated summa cum laude with a 4.0 GPA and I now work as a professional copy editor.
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