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The last leaf by O henry
1. What is the conflict of the story?
Johnsy's struggle with illness and despair, she believed that when the last leave of the tree falls from the
vine outside her room she will die. She compared her lifespan when she had an pneumonia within the
leaves of a tree
2. Summarize the plot of the diagram using a Plot Diagram.
When Mr. Behrman painting in a
stormy night he infected of
pneumonia and he finished the
painting to give hope to johnys life
Sue discovers Mr. Behrman has died
cause of pneumonia and see the last
Sue try to distract johnsy
leaf was a paint
and ask for Mr. Behrman
to help her Johnsy recovers from
Mr. Behrman decides to her illness and gains
help those two and paint a a newfound
leaf on the wall to appreciation for life
motivate johnsy to live and hope.
Johnsy struggle with illness and
despair, he believed that when the
e last leaf remains on the tree
last leave of the tree falls from the
outside Johnsy's room, serving as a
vine outside her room she will die.
symbol of hope.
Johnsy infected of
pneumonia during
autumn season
She believed that when
the last leave of the tree
falls she will die
3. What is the theme of the story? Justify your answer.
The theme of the story focus on the power of hope, friendship, and sacrifice in the times of despair. This is
justified by the action of Mr.Behrman who sacrifice his own life to give a hope to johnsy. The painting
outside the room of johnsy symbolizes the persistence of hope even in the hardest time.
4. What is the point of view used by the author in the story? Justify your answer.
The author, O. Henry, utilizes third-person omniscient point of view in the story. The narrator provides
insights of the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters, including Johnsy, Sue, and Mr. Behrman
allowing readers toto understand the motivation behid their action into the story.
Lopez Benjielle G.
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The last leaf By O Henry
1.“The Last Leaf” is about two artists, Sue and Johnsy, living together. Johnsy gets sick and thinks she’ll die
when the last leaf falls from a vine outside. Their neighbor, Mr. Behrman, paints a leaf on the wall to give
Johnsy hope. Even though he’s sick too, Mr. Behrman goes out in the cold to paint the leaf, and he ends up
sacrificing himself for Johnsy. It shows how hope and art can be powerful, even in tough times.
Exposition: Sue and Johnsy, two struggling artists, live together in Greenwich Village
Rising Action: Johnsy falls ill with pneumonia and becomes convinced she’ll die when the last leaf falls from
the vine outside her window. Despite Sue’s efforts to reassure her, Johnsy’s condition worsens.
Climax: Mr. Behrman, their neighbor and an artist, paints a leaf on the wall to give Johnsy hope.
Falling Action: Mr. Behrman, despite his own declining health, goes out into the cold to paint the leaf.
Resolution: Mr. Behrman sacrifices himself for Johnsy, and the painted leaf, along with his act of kindness,
helps Johnsy recover, realizing the power of hope and friendship.
2.The theme of “The Last Leaf” by O. Henry is about the power of hope and friendship during difficult times.
It shows how small acts of kindness and belief in something can make a big difference, even in the face of
adversity.
3.The point of view of “The Last Leaf” by O. Henry is third-person omniscient. This means the narrator
knows the thoughts and feelings of all the characters in the story. It’s like having a bird’s-eye view of
everything that’s happening, giving a complete picture of the events and emotions of the characters.
Activity 3.b
Ricky Manansala
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The Last Leaf By: O Henry
1. What is the conflict of the story?
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The conflict in “The Last Leaf” revolves around the protagonist, Johnsy, battling a severe
illness and losing hope as she believes she will die when the last leaf falls from the vine
outside her window.
2. Summarize the Plot of the Diagram using a plot diagram.
Plot Diagram:
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Exposition: Johnsy is sick, and she believes she will die when the last leaf falls.
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Rising Action: Johnsy’s health worsens, and the leaves outside her window start falling.
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Climax: Johnsy sees the last leaf clinging to the vine during a storm.
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Falling Action: Johnsy regains hope as she realizes the last leaf didn’t fall, and she starts
recovering.
- Resolution: The last leaf was actually painted by Behrman, the old artist, who sacrifices
himself to save Johnsy.
3. What is the theme of the story?
- The theme of “The Last Leaf” is the transformative power of selfless acts and the importance
of hope in overcoming challenges. This is justified by Behrman’s sacrifice to save Johnsy
and the impact it has on her recovery.
4. What is the Point of View used by the Author in the story?
- The story is narrated in the third person limited point of view, focusing mainly on Johnsy’s
thoughts and emotions. This perspective allows the reader to empathize with Johnsy’s
internal struggles and perceptions.
