Chapter 7
The Last Leaf
1. What is Johnsy's illness? What can cure her, the medicine or the willingness to live?
Ans- Johnsy suffers from neumonia, which weakens her physically and mentally. She loses hope and believes she will die when the last leaf falls from the ivy vine outside her window.
While medicine helps her body recover, it is the willingness to live—inspired by Behrman’s painted leaf—that truly cures her. Her renewed hope and determination to survive play a crucial role in her recovery.
While medicine helps her body recover, it is the willingness to live—inspired by Behrman’s painted leaf—that truly cures her. Her renewed hope and determination to survive play a crucial role in her recovery.
2. Do you think the feeling of depression Johnsy has is common among teenagers?
Ans- Yes, the feeling of depression that Johnsy experiences is common among teenagers. Many young people go through phases of sadness, hopelessness, or loneliness due to academic pressure, personal struggles, or social issues. Like Johnsy, they may feel discouraged and lose the will to fight challenges.
However, support from friends, family, and inspiring influences—just like Sue and Behrman’s efforts for Johnsy—can help them regain hope and strength.
However, support from friends, family, and inspiring influences—just like Sue and Behrman’s efforts for Johnsy—can help them regain hope and strength.
3. Behrman has a dream. What is it? Does it come true?
Ans- Behrman’s dream is to paint a masterpiece that will make him famous.
Yes, his dream comes true in an unexpected way. He paints a lifelike ivy leaf on the wall to give Johnsy hope and save her life. Though he dies from pneumonia after painting it in the cold rain, his artwork becomes his true masterpiece, as it restores Johnsy’s will to live.
Yes, his dream comes true in an unexpected way. He paints a lifelike ivy leaf on the wall to give Johnsy hope and save her life. Though he dies from pneumonia after painting it in the cold rain, his artwork becomes his true masterpiece, as it restores Johnsy’s will to live.
4. What is Behrman's masterpiece? What makes Sue say so?
Ans- Behrman’s masterpiece is the lifelike ivy leaf he paints on the wall to give Johnsy hope.
Sue calls it a masterpiece because it is not just a painting but a symbol of hope and survival. It saves Johnsy’s life by restoring her will to live, making it Behrman’s greatest and most meaningful work.
Sue calls it a masterpiece because it is not just a painting but a symbol of hope and survival. It saves Johnsy’s life by restoring her will to live, making it Behrman’s greatest and most meaningful work.
Type by- Ankur Moni Nath
