Rob Reynolds In the short stories "The Gift of the Magi", and "The Necklace" there are many things that can noticed that are similar. The settings of these two stories are very similar: first of all, they both occur around fall or winter. They also occur around the turn of the century. Both of the families are middle to low-class. There are little, if any differences in settings, except for that they most likely occur …showed first 75 words of 384 total…

…showed last 75 words of 384 total…similarity is that both themes are valuable lessons to learn in life. I believe these two stories are very alike and different at the same time. They are very good stories, and I recommend you read both of them. They teach you valuable lessons in life while at the same time entertaining you. "The Gift of the Magi" and "The Necklace" are great stories, and reading them is a great way to pass the time.