CLASS 9
THE LAST LEAF
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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He wanted to do so.
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It was his dream to paint a leaf.
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He loved plants.
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In order to save Johnsy’s life.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Johnsy, his neighbour who had been suffering from pneumonia, had developed a strong belief that she would die the day the last leaf of the creeper outside her window fell. Behrman felt that he had to paint the leaf that night in order to save her life, as all the leaves had fallen off in the storm.
Detailed explanation-2: -He is initially dismissive of the idea that leaves on a vine could have anything to do with Johnsy’s health, but ultimately goes outside on a cold and rainy night to paint a realistic-looking leaf onto the wall outside her window so that she will think one last leaf has miraculously survived the storm.
Detailed explanation-3: -She tried to instil in her a desire to live a happy life. When her condition started deteriorating, she became anxious and informed Behrman about her condition. Behrman took it seriously. He painted the leaf on the wall to save her life. So, Sue succeeds in saving her life.
Detailed explanation-4: -Behrman painted an artificial leaf on the wall because he wanted to save Johnsy’s life. Also, by doing this he got an opportunity to fulfill his dream of painting a masterpiece.
Detailed explanation-5: -Behrman saved Johnsy’s life by painting the last ivy leaf on the wall, which gave realistic impression. He did so to save her life as the last ivy leaf had fallen last night.