In the story "The Last Leaf," a young woman named Johnsy is sick with pneumonia and believes that she will die if the last leaf on a vine outside her window falls. As each leaf falls, Johnsy becomes more despondent and loses hope. However, her roommate Sue enlists the help of their neighbor, an old artist named Behrman, to paint a new leaf on the vine to give Johnsy hope. Behrman sacrifices himself in the process and succumbs to pneumonia. The sight of the last leaf, which remains on the vine despite the harsh weather, helps Johnsy regain her will to live and overcome her adversity. This story demonstrates how the support of others, acts of kindness, and the belief in hope can help people overcome challenges and persevere in the face of adversity.
