Two allusions in "The Last Leaf" are the reference to "Midas" and "Johnsy" comparing herself to the figures in the "stories". Midas is alluded to due to the King having the power to turn everything to gold, while Johnsy invokes Greek mythology to reflect on her own mortality in relation to the leaves falling.
In "The Last Leaf" by O. Henry, some biblical allusions include the selfless act of sacrifice and love seen in the character of Behrman, reminiscent of Jesus sacrificing himself for others. The theme of hope and faith in the face of despair also reflects biblical teachings. Additionally, the idea of a miracle, as seen in the leaf that gives Johnsy hope and saves her life, can be tied to biblical stories of divine intervention.
Matinee Theatre - 1955 The Last Leaf 2-54 was released on: USA: 30 November 1956
Cascades sang the song 'Last Leaf'.
The gospels of the New Testament.
The title of The Last Leaf is significant as it compares the falling of the last leaf to death. Johnsy, who suffered from pneumonia, felt that when the last leaf fell, she would die. Her neighbor, and artist, was determined to keep the last leaf intact on the tree. He braved a storm to paint the last leaf on a wall, making Johnsy believe that the leaf had not fallen. He contracted pneumonia in doing so, and died when the last leaf fell.
"The Last Leaf" was created in 1907 by O. Henry, the pen name of American writer William Sydney Porter.
The phrase 'the last leaf' when translated to Indonesian is daun terakhir.
The Last Leaf
"The Last Leaf" is a short story written by O. Henry. It can typically be read in about 15-20 minutes, depending on the reader's pace.
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In the story "The Last Leaf" by O. Henry, the character Johnsy gets sick with pneumonia. She believes that when the last leaf falls from a vine outside her window, she will die, but a single leaf remains, giving her hope and ultimately helping her recover.
Some allusions in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech include references to the Declaration of Independence, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the Bible. King also alludes to various African American spirituals and hymns, such as "Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty, we are free at last."