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False Perception Of The Last Leaf
In the story “The Last Leaf” the false perception of this story has a powerful outcome. Sue led Johnsy to believe that the last leaf had not fell off from the vine. As Johnsy looked out of the window she could see the little leaf hanging on for dear life. Even through the snow, and the pouring down rain it stayed firmly attached to it's vine. Johnsy counted as all the other leaves fell from it's vine. But for some reason this little leaf held on strong. She began to wonder if this leaf was sending her a message to stay strong just like it did through the roughest times of the year. The leaf held on and endured the worst weather conditions of the year. That encouraged Johnsy to hang on to her life and possibly get through this sickness from
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