Question

Why did sue cry bitterly​

Answer 1

In "The Last Leaf" by O. Henry, Sue cries bitterly because Behrman dies while painting the ivy.

He was painting the ivy so that Johnsy could be saved. It speaks a lot about Sue's character.

While she loves her friend, Johnsy, at the same time, she feels a lot about Behrman too who tries his best and helps Johnsy in saving the life of Johnsy.

She also knows that Behrman went out of his way to paint the ivy so that Johnsy lives on.

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Answer 2

Answer :

Sue cried bitterly because she wanted to save her friend'slife as well as she wanted to save Behrman life who died due to pneumonia. Behrman was ready to paint and sacrifice his life for Johnsy.

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