Question

O. Henry's short stories usually have a surprise ending. Bring out the truth of the statement with reference to The Last Leaf.

Answer 1

Answer:

So, old Behrman had gone out and painted a leaf on the wall where the real one had fallen in the night, so that Johnsy would think it was still there. In doing so, he caught cold and contracted pneumonia and died. So, that is the surprise ending.

Answer 2

So, old Behrman had gone out and painted a leaf on the wall where the real one had fallen in the night, so that Johnsy would think it was still there. In doing so, he caught cold and contracted pneumonia and died. So, that is the surprise ending.