These are not the only correct answers.
Main ideas for The Gift of the Magi
There was a young couple. They were poor, but in love.
The young woman was unhappy because
she didnÕt have a lot of money.
The young woman sold her hair to
Madame Sophronie.
She bought a gold chain for her
husband.
The young man sold his watch.
He bought his wife some combs for
her hair as a gift.
He came home.
The young man showed the woman her
gift.
The young woman saw her gift and
showed her husband the watch chain.
The couple were happy.
Main ideas for The Story of an
Hour
Louise MallardÕs husband died in a
train accident.
Louise was sad and went upstairs to
be alone.
At first, Louise felt fear. Then she felt happy.
She felt hope because she had her
whole life ahead of her as a free single woman.
Her sister was worried and came to
LouiseÕs door to check on her.
Finally Louise came out.
She walked down the stairs looking
healthy and strong.
Brently (LouiseÕs husband) came
into the house.
He hadnÕt really died in the
accident.
Louise died of shock when she saw
her husband.