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Q. “A friend in need is a friend indeed”. Do you think the story “The Last Leaf” supports this statement?
class 9 ch7 the last leaf ( moments) English..
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Explanation:
The last leaf
This is a beautiful story about Johnsy and Sue. Mr. Behrman , one of their neighbor helped Johnsy to recover from pneumonia by painting a leaf on the wall outside to give her hope. It worked for her but he died of pneumonia while doing so.
In the above story Sue informed Mr. Behrman regarding Johnsy diseases and her wish to die when the last leaf falls.
This story supports the Statement "A friend in need is a friend indeed" because Sue who shared apartment with Johnsy helped her by informing a neighbor and that neighbor helped her on risk of his life.
At the need of Johnsy Sue and Mr. Behrman helped and proved that they are friends in need.
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Q1. What is Johnsy’s illness? What can cure her – the medicine or her willingness to live?
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What was the reason for Johnsy’s deteriorating health?
Ans: Johnsy suffered an attack of pneumonia in the cold winter month of November. Her illness made her so weak that she went into depression. She would lie still on her bed and keep gazing out of the window. The autumn added to her gloom when she saw the trees shedding leaves. She began to associate her death with the falling leaves and this negative thought deteriorated her health. When she gave up all hope on life, she refused to eat anything and medicines lost their effect. According to the doctor, her recovery depended on her willingness to live. In the absence of determination to get well soon even the medicines failed to affect positively.
Q2.Sue is a true and faithful friend. Comment.
Ans: Sue displays the virtues of a true and faithful friend. She and Johnsy were young artist friends who shared a small flat. When Johnsy fell ill, Sue did not spare any effort to nurse her back to health. She exhibited the values of sincerity and commitment to her friend by calling the doctor who would visit them daily to review Johnsy’s condition. She tried to lift Johnsy’s spirits by talking cheerfully to her and thus exemplifying the value of unwavering support to a depressed friend.
She would sit beside Johnsy’s bed and paint so that she could earn for herself and Johnsy. She comforted Johnsy and dealt with her cranky behaviour very patiently. With her cheerful disposition and her optimism, she tried her best to reassure Johnsy that the old ivy leaves had nothing to do with her illness. Sensing the seriousness of Johnsy’s health and her state of mind, she at once sought Behrman’s help. Thus, Sue proves to be a compassionate human being and a true friend.