Unit 3 Grammar and usage 课件-2022-2023学年高中英语牛津译林版（2020）必修第二册

The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry In the history of American Literature, O. Henry is one of the most celebrated writers. His endings are quite unexpected for the readers. But no matter how surprising the endings are, they're still reasonable. Another important feature of his writing style is the combination of tragedy and comedy, i.e., the tearful smile. O. Henry (1862-1910) The title of the story refers to the Magi, the three wise men who brought precious gifts to Jesus at his birth and thus invented the tradition of Christmas gifts. Why does O. Henry choose this title? The Gift of the Magi Story 1 (P34): Below is a story about how Della prepared a gift for her husband Jim during the Christmas season. ◆ Find the sentences that use future in the past ◆ Make a summary of the story. Story 1 : Summary Since Della and Jim had difficulty in making ends meet, Della made a decision to sell her beautiful hair to buy a perfect gift for her husband on Christmas Day. Explor