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critical analysis - Manto


Name: Liacer Muldez Manto
11-Onesta


The Last Leaf

The short story that I read was entitled “The Last Leaf” by O. Henry (1862-1910). The story was beautiful and I love it, the story shows how Sue loved her friend Johnsy that she could do everything for her friend (Johnsy) even though Johnsy was already loses her hope to live in this world. It seems so weird that Johnsy was waiting for the last leaf to fall and she will go also, but in the case of Johnsy it was not weird for she is depending her life to that leaf and may be that ivy vine is giving her happiness. There are times that other people finds us weird because of what we do or because of the things that can make us happy, but they do not know the real reason why it makes us happy or contented they will never knew for each one of us has his/her own unique personality. That is what I saw in Johnsy’s situation, I know that she will be upset if that leaf will gone for it was her last hope. In this story, also we can see the loving and caring personality of Sue as a person and as a friend. A true friend will always be there to help you when you are in need, it will never leave you when you are facing some difficulties in life, and they will always be at your side ready to help you. The old man in this story impresses me (Mr. Behrman) in such a way that I did not expect for he was a failure in painting but it did not stop him to make his first painting, he did not just painted but he also gives hope to Johnsy. Sometimes in our life, we do something that inspire other people without realizing it. In this story, it shows love, courage and kindness, love for loving and for not giving up to Johnsy. Sue had the courage to face the difficulties in her life. Kindness is free (Cinderella) so be kind. Lastly, do not get tired of loving even if they will not love you back just love and love for it can change the whole world.

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