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What is Johnsy's belief about the falling leaves and her own fate?
What is Johnsy's belief about the falling leaves and her own fate?
She believes that when the last leaf falls, she will die.
How does Sue try to reassure Johnsy about her health?
How does Sue try to reassure Johnsy about her health?
Sue tries to reassure Johnsy by telling her that the doctor is confident she will get better.
What role does Behrman play in the story?
What role does Behrman play in the story?
Behrman is a sixty-year-old painter who becomes involved in Sue and Johnsy's situation.
Describe Johnsy's behavior and attitude as she waits for the leaves to fall.
Describe Johnsy's behavior and attitude as she waits for the leaves to fall.
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What do Sue and Behrman observe about the last leaf on the creeper?
What do Sue and Behrman observe about the last leaf on the creeper?
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What illness does Johnsy suffer from?
What illness does Johnsy suffer from?
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Where did Sue and Johnsy live?
Where did Sue and Johnsy live?
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What did the doctor tell Sue about Johnsy's condition?
What did the doctor tell Sue about Johnsy's condition?
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What did Sue do to try to distract Johnsy from her illness?
What did Sue do to try to distract Johnsy from her illness?
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What was Johnsy doing when she whispered, 'Twelve'?
What was Johnsy doing when she whispered, 'Twelve'?
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Study Notes
Johnsy's Belief and Fate
- Johnsy believes that when the last leaf falls, she will die
Sue's Reassurance
- Sue tries to reassure Johnsy about her health by saying that she will get better, and the leaves have nothing to do with her fate
Behrman's Role
- Behrman is an old artist who lives in the same building as Sue and Johnsy, and is a friend to both
- He plays a crucial role in the story by bringing hope and inspiration to Johnsy
Johnsy's Behavior and Attitude
- Johnsy is fixated on the falling leaves and waits for them to fall, believing it will seal her fate
- She is lethargic, weak, and has a fatalistic attitude towards her illness
The Last Leaf
- Sue and Behrman observe that the last leaf on the creeper is struggling to stay alive, just like Johnsy
- The last leaf becomes a symbol of hope and inspiration for Johnsy
Johnsy's Illness
- Johnsy suffers from pneumonia
Living Arrangements
- Sue and Johnsy live in a studio apartment in Greenwich Village, New York
Doctor's Diagnosis
- The doctor tells Sue that Johnsy will die unless she can be made to want to live
Distractions
- Sue tries to distract Johnsy from her illness by talking about other things, but Johnsy remains fixated on the leaves
Whispering 'Twelve'
- Johnsy whispers 'Twelve' when she sees the last leaf fall, indicating she has lost count of the leaves and is giving up hope
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Test your knowledge about O. Henry's short story 'The Last Leaf'. Answer questions about the plot, characters, and themes to see how well you understand this classic tale.
