INFORMATICS AND OPEN INSTITUTE Họ tên: Trần Thị Huyền Mã sinh viên: 7052900525 Ngày sinh: 05/03/1996 AMERICAN LITERATURE 1&2 Part Write a short professional bio data about your profession, responsibilities, education, interests and current work (no more than 150 words) Answer: My name is Tran Thi Huyen I work at Nghe An Friendship Hospital After graduating from high school, I entered Hanoi Medical University After six years of study I completed the school program and graduated After graduating, I worked at the functional exploration department of Nghe An Friendship Hospital Here I diagnostic ultrasound for patients Outside of work my hobbies are watching movies, reading books and going on trips I love traveling to discover new places, cultures and cuisines Part Choose one of these questions which are given in the task and answer it in a 300-words essay Love is full of sacrifice and helps people live meaningful life even in difficulties Do you agree with that opinion? Why or why not? Can you also prove by your understanding of the story “The Gift of the Magi” by O Henry and “The Scarlet Letter” by Nathaniel Hawthorne? Love is often associated with sacrifice and compromise In a romantic relationship, both partners make sacrifices and compromises to accommodate each other’s needs However, in genuine love, these sacrifices and compromises are not experienced as such Instead, they are seen as a natural part of the relationship1 The Gift of the Magi by O Henry is a classic example of how love can inspire sacrifice The story revolves around a young couple who are struggling financially but want to give each other meaningful Christmas gifts The wife sells her long hair to buy her husband a chain for his pocket watch, while the husband sells his watch to buy his wife combs for her hair The story shows how love can inspire people to make sacrifices for each other2 Similarly, The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne explores the theme of love and sacrifice The novel tells the story of Hester Prynne, who is forced to wear a scarlet letter “A” on her chest as punishment for committing adultery Despite the shame and humiliation she faces, Hester refuses to reveal the identity of her lover and instead chooses to protect him Her decision shows how love can inspire people to make sacrifices for those they care about3 In conclusion, love can inspire people to make sacrifices and compromises for each other Sacrifices made out of love are not experienced as such but rather as a natural part of the relationship The Gift of the Magi by O Henry and The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne are two classic examples of how love can inspire people to make sacrifices for those they care about