Which statement best explains o. henry’s purpose in writing “the gift of the magi”? a. he wanted to retell the christmas story in a modern setting. b. he wanted to show that the best gifts come from the heart. c. he wanted to create sympathy for the poor. d. he wanted to tell a humorous story of a married couple’s love.

The correct answer is (B). In his short story, “The Gift of the Magi”, O. Henry wanted to show that the best gifts come from the heart by presenting to the readers selfless actions of married couple, Della and Jim, who sell their own most valuable possessions to buy presents for each other on Christmas. 

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