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rusak2 [61]
3 years ago
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In "The Gift of the Magi," O. Henry most likely uses the irony of the couple’s gifts to express the theme that expensive gifts a

re sometimes a mistake. love and sacrifice for others is the highest virtue. material goods usually increase in value over time. it is best to retain one’s most prized possessions.
English
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spin [16.1K]3 years ago
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B

Explanation:

Marizza181 [45]3 years ago
4 0

The answer is B. Love and sacrifice for others is the highest virtue.

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