Oh no! Tomorrow is Christmas and I don't have money to buy Jim a present.
RISING ACTION
What if I sell my hair so I can buy Jim's present?
RISING ACTION
Give it to me quick.
I'm going to give you twenty dollars for your hair.
Della was sad because she only had $1.87 and the next day was Christmas. Della wanted to buy her husband Jim a present but she didn't have enough money.
CLIMAX
Della...
I had to sell my hair. Don't you like me just as well, anyhow?
The young couple had two prized possessions in which they both took a mighty pride. Jim's was his gold watch that had belonged to his grandfather and to his father. Della's was her long hair.
FALLING ACTION
I sold the watch to get the money to buy your combs.
Della went to sell her hair at "Mme Sofronie. Hair Goods of All Kinds." She now had $21.87 for Jim's gift.
RESOLUTION
There is nothing that makes me love you less.
I love you Jim. Let's enjoy Christmas together.
Jim was speechless when he got home and saw Della's hair. He didn't know how to react.
Jim was speechless because he had bought Della some combs for her long hair. On the other hand, Della had bought him a watch chain but neither gift could be used as they both sold her most prized possessions.
I sold my hair so I could buy your chain.
Although the gifts were useless, the most important thing is the love and sacrifice they gave to buy it.