The Last Leaf

  • Question 1
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    What is Johnsy’s illness? What can cure her, the medicine or the willingness to live?

    Solution

    Johnsy had been bed ridden with Pneumonia. According to the doctor she had lost the will to live. Therefore her condition was not improving.

    Question 2
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    Do you think the feeling of depression Johnsy has is common among teenagers?

    Solution

    To remove Johnsy’s depression, she tried to revive Johnsy’s interest in things around her. She talked about clothes and fashion. She brought a drawing board in Johnsy’s room. She painted and whistled to entertain Johnsy. But Johnsy responded to nothing. She was lost in her own thoughts.

    Question 3
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    Behrman has a dream. What is it? Does it come true?

    Solution

    Behrman had a lifelong dream to paint a masterpiece. Behrman painted the last leaf to save Johnsy’s life. His painted leaf succeeded in reviving Johnsy’s faith in life. Behrman himself died while painting it. His sacrifice and the message of optimism conveyed by the last leaf prove it to be his masterpiece. Thus, his dream was fulfilled.

    Question 4
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    What is Behrman’s masterpiece? What makes Sue say so?

    Solution

    The last leaf looked absolutely real. Even Johnsy could not differentiate between the real leaf and Behrman’s leaf. Besides, Behrman’s leaf helped Johnsy come out of her depression. It saved her life. Thus, it was a masterpiece.

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