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Exposition-  Looking out window

Della looks out of her apartment building window. She sees the snow of Christmas closing in. Della lives in a poor neighbourhood. She sees people talking to each other.

Inciting Incident- Looking in glass

Della looks at herself in a pier-glass and notices her beautiful long hair. Della gets the idea to cut and sell her hair. People are surprised by this idea because her hair is so cherished.

Rising action #1- Della gets her hair cut.

Della goes to a hair salon. She tells Mme. Sophronie she wants to cut off all her hair. Mme. Sophronie cuts off Della’s beautiful long hair. Customers wait for their hair appointments.

Rising action #2- Della buys the chain

Della goes to a local shop. She sees the beautiful chain in the window. The man sells her the chain. Locals wait in line for service.

Rising action #3- Jim comes home

Jim walks into the small apartment. He is shocked by Della’s hair change. Della patiently awaits his reaction. People are also shocked and reacting to the change in hair.

Climax- Exchanging gifts

Della tells him to open the present she got for him. Jim receives the chain and tells Della that he sold his watch. Della opens her present from Jim. Della receives a comb she can’t use.

Falling action- Putting on the chops

The couple continues their life and makes dinner. They don’t let their failed gifts ruin their Christmas. Della helps Jim put on the chops. Some other people react to the act.

Resolution- Christmas 

Jim and Della still have a good Christmas. Others are also exchanging gifts. They sit around their old Christmas tree. They are grateful for each other.