Many of the stories in this unit have a theme of loss. In your opinion, which story evokes the most pathos? Support your answer with details from the story. (2-5 sentences)
Rubric:
1 point for author & title of story from this unit
2 points for details from the text
The story that evokes the most pathos in this unit is "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry. The story follows a young couple, Della and Jim, who each sacrifice their most prized possession to buy a Christmas gift for the other. The heartbreaking realization that their gifts are now unusable due to their sacrifices, yet their love for each other remains strong, evokes a deep sense of loss and empathy from the reader.
