The Last Leaf

Johnsy's illness becomes worse because she

Johnsy's illness becomes worse because she loses hope and decides she will die when the last leaf falls. The doctor explains that medicine alone canno

Sue demonstrates genuine friendship by caring

Sue demonstrates genuine friendship by caring for Johnsy during her illness, staying by her side, trying to distract her with art and conversation, an

Behrman

Behrman, the old painter, sacrifices his life to paint the leaf on the wall during a stormy night. He catches pneumonia and dies, but his act saves Jo

Behrman's painted leaf becomes his masterpiece

Behrman's painted leaf becomes his masterpiece - not because of its artistic beauty, but because it serves a noble purpose of saving a life. Art here

The ivy leaf represents life

The ivy leaf represents life, hope, and persistence. When Johnsy believes the last leaf will fall and she will die, the leaf symbolizes her connection