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What was the main reason Johnsy believed she would die?
What was the main reason Johnsy believed she would die?
What prompted Behrman to paint the last green ivy leaf?
What prompted Behrman to paint the last green ivy leaf?
How did Behrman's action ultimately affect Johnsy's health?
How did Behrman's action ultimately affect Johnsy's health?
What was the ultimate sacrifice made by Behrman?
What was the ultimate sacrifice made by Behrman?
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What role did Sue play in Johnsy's life during her illness?
What role did Sue play in Johnsy's life during her illness?
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Study Notes
The Last Leaf Summary
- The story depicts Behrman, an elderly artist, making a supreme sacrifice to save Johnsy's life.
- Behrman, a struggling artist, painted a masterpiece of a last green ivy leaf in the rain.
- Johnsy and Sue, two young artists, shared a room.
- Johnsy contracted pneumonia and believed her death would coincide with the last leaf falling from an ivy vine.
- Johnsy's condition worsened.
- Sue sought help for Johnsy.
- Sue told Behrman about Johnsy's condition and her belief that she would die when the last leaf falls.
- Spurred by this, Behrman painted a lifelike rendition of the last leaf in the rain.
- The painting convinced Johnsy her life would not end.
- Johnsy recovered.
- Behrman unfortunately died of pneumonia.
- Behrman's sacrifice was the culmination of his life's ambition and his supreme sacrifice for another.
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Test your understanding of 'The Last Leaf', a poignant story about sacrifice and hope. Explore the themes of art, friendship, and the struggles of artists as you answer questions on Behrman's ultimate act of love and Johnsy's incredible journey to recovery.
