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The Last Leaf — Syllabus
Gujarat Board · Class 9 · English
What The Last Leaf covers in Gujarat Board Class 9 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the Gujarat Board Class 9 English syllabus.
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4 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 9 English · 2026-27
Topics in The Last Leaf
1
Characters and Their Roles
- Sue - A caring and supportive friend who tries to help Johnsy recover from pneumonia
- Johnsy - A young artist suffering from pneumonia who loses hope and believes she will die when the last leaf falls
- Behrman - A 60-year-old failed artist who lives on the ground floor and sacrifices his life to save Johnsy
2
Plot Summary and Key Events
- Setting: Autumn in New York, third floor flat shared by Sue and Johnsy
- Johnsy falls seriously ill with pneumonia in November
- Johnsy becomes obsessed with counting the falling leaves on the ivy creeper
3
Major Themes and Messages
- Friendship and care: Sue's unwavering support for Johnsy throughout her illness
- Hope vs. Despair: The story shows how hope can triumph over despair
- Sacrifice and selflessness: Behrman gives his life to save Johnsy
4
Literary Techniques and Style
- Third-person narration provides objective viewpoint
- Dramatic irony: readers gradually understand what Johnsy doesn't
- Suspense builds through the counting of leaves
Key Concepts
Johnsy's illness becomes worse because sheSue demonstrates genuine friendship by caringBehrmanBehrman's painted leaf becomes his masterpieceThe ivy leaf represents life
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What are the important topics in The Last Leaf for Gujarat Board Class 9 English?
Key topics in The Last Leaf include Characters and Their Roles, Plot Summary and Key Events, Major Themes and Messages, Literary Techniques and Style. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
How should I revise The Last Leaf for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on The Last Leaf. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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