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The Last Leaf
In a New York artists’ neighborhood, a young woman loses hope during a serious illness. An ivy leaf outside her window becomes the center of a moving story about friendship, courage and kindness.
Level A2 (source)5 pagesEnglish
Categories: Short Stories
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About The Last Leaf
Sue and Johnsy share a small studio in Greenwich Village, where they hope to build their lives as artists. When Johnsy becomes dangerously ill, she begins to connect her own future with the leaves falling from an ivy vine outside her window. Sue tries to encourage her, while their neighbor Behrman becomes part of a quiet act of kindness.
O. Henry’s short story explores the power of hope and the care people show one another during difficult times. Its compact setting and memorable ending make it a useful choice for readers who want to finish a complete story in one sitting.
Reading guidance
This edition is listed at A2 Elementary level by its source, with a source page count of five. The story includes serious illness and death. Read for the relationship between the three main characters, then notice how the meaning of the ivy leaf changes.
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