Read this sentence about della from "the gift of the magi."
once she faltered for a minute and stood still while a tear or two splashed on the worn red carpet.
what theme do della’s actions in this sentence best suggest?
a. sacrifice is more important than true love.
b. sacrifice for a loved one is not always easy.
c. sacrifice is part of a life lived to the very fullest.
d. sacrifice for a loved one does not always pay off.

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