Writing Prompt 1 (Informative): What does Della
want? What obstacle gets in her way, and how
does she react? Use at least two pieces of
evidence from the text to support your answer.
Writing Prompt 2 (Informative): Compare Della
from "The Gift of the Magi" to a character in A
Raisin in the Sun. Explain what each character's
reaction to an obstacle reveals about them. Use
evidence from both texts to support your ideas.