2 examples of man vs. self in the gift of the magi

1. The man sell his prize possession to give the girl a gift

2. The girl sells her prize possession to give to the man

Explanation:

They both had to give their valued items to care for someone else. This was a battle to themselves they didn’t want to give those items. Because they had to money, both of them did this action. Hope it helps!

i believe it is he has been given the drum as a joke.