Is year a object nouns or people nouns or proper nouns

If the author of the gift of the magi had made the reader aware of the gift jim had purchased in the beginning of the story , this would be an example of

In  the diary of anne frank, the characters feel sadness after reading the hopeful message written on the cake. which theme does this best illustrate? peace is often most appreciated after it has been lost. wartime is capable of bringing out the worst in people.  it is important to have someone in whom to confide. sharing difficult experiences can strengthen friendships

How did adichie allow a single story to construct her understanding of other people?