After the doctor had gone, Sue went into the workroom and cried a Japanese napkin to a pulp. Then she …

That was in May. in November a cold, unseen stranger, whom the doctors called Pneumnia, stalked about the colony, touching …

A sacrifice is the act of giving up something, or not having some thing or doing something yourself, to help …

O.Henry is famous for surprise endings or “twists” in his stories. In The Last Leaf, Johnsy seems to be dying …

Why does the writer continually emphasize the beating rain and fierce gusts of wind? How does Sue try to convince …

What does the story have to say about the connection between mind and body? Why does the writer choose to …

Comprehension check: What example of personification can you find in the story? Why does the writer use personification? Where do …

Where does the story take place? Have you ever been to New York City? Have any of your family or …

  Some of the themes in the story are death, friendship, love, and sacrifice. Choose one of these themes and …

What are some of the themes in the story?  What are some of the symbols in the story? Identify one …