INGILIZCE A KISMI

How do we know that the author is familiar with his settings?

O. Henry knows the place well because he describes Greenwich Village and the artists’ life in detail.

Why does Johnsy feel she is fated to die?

She feels she will die because she is very sick and believes she will die when the last leaf falls.

Describe Mr. Behrman.

He is an old, short, strong man. He looks tough but he is kind and caring.

What was Mr. Behrman's masterpiece?

His masterpiece was the painted leaf on the wall that gave Johnsy hope to live.

At what point in the story do you begin to think that Mr. Behrman will help Johnsy?

When Sue tells him about Johnsy’s belief, he decides to help her.

What was the ending of "The Last Leaf"?

Johnsy gets better, but Mr. Behrman dies after painting the leaf in the cold.

How did you feel when you reached the end of the story?

It was sad but beautiful because Behrman’s sacrifice saved Johnsy.

In your opinion, what constitutes a masterpiece?

A masterpiece is something that inspires and touches people’s hearts.

Have you ever read a story in which a person made great sacrifice either for a career or for another human being?

Yes, in A Tale of Two Cities, Sydney Carton dies to save another person’s life.

What is personification?

Personification means giving human qualities to non-human things. Example: The wind whispered.