Statements (318)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:musical_composition
gptkb:novel gptkb:short_story gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:film
gptkb:stage_play film adaptations. stage adaptations. Adapted from a literary work. |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:film_adaptations
gptkb:Films gptkb:theater gptkb:theatrical_performances gptkb:film Theater plays theatrical performances. |
| gptkbp:audience |
Well-received by audiences.
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:O._Henry
gptkb:David_Carlson |
| gptkbp:available_formats |
gptkb:audiobook
gptkb:e_Book hardcover paperback |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:none
gptkb:N/_A |
| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:short_story
short story by O. Henry |
| gptkbp:behrman's_age |
Sixty.
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| gptkbp:behrman's_dream |
To paint a masterpiece.
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| gptkbp:behrman's_masterpiece |
The painted leaf.
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| gptkbp:behrman's_sacrifice |
He dies after painting the leaf.
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| gptkbp:box_office |
gptkb:N/_A
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Behrman
gptkb:Johnsy gptkb:Sue gptkb:Doctor |
| gptkbp:character_arc |
Johnsy's journey of hope.
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| gptkbp:character_development |
Johnsy's transformation from despair to hope.
Behrman's unfulfilled dreams Johnsy's transformation Sue's support for Johnsy Behrman's legacy Sue's support Focuses on personal sacrifice. |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Behrman and Johnsy
Behrman and Sue Johnsy and Sue |
| gptkbp:character_voice |
third-person omniscient
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| gptkbp:characterized_by |
Behrman is portrayed as gruff but caring.
Johnsy is depicted as fragile. Sue is supportive and nurturing. |
| gptkbp:characters |
gptkb:Behrman
gptkb:Johnsy gptkb:Sue Behrman is an elderly painter. Johnsy and Sue are artists. |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:George_W._Hill
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| gptkbp:climax |
Behrman paints a leaf to give Johnsy hope.
Behrman's sacrifice the last leaf clinging to the vine. |
| gptkbp:color |
Black and white
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| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:G._Schirmer
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| gptkbp:conflict |
internal conflict
external conflict internal conflict. external conflict. Johnsy's struggle with illness. Johnsy's illness Johnsy's struggle against her illness. |
| gptkbp:costume_design |
Period costumes.
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
positive
well-received Well-received. generally positive. Positive reviews. |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired artists
inspired other works adapted into various media inspired writers inspired filmmakers discussed in literature classes taught in literature classes inspired discussions on art and life Inspires discussions on hope. Influenced later adaptations. widely studied in literature classes. |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Represents themes of resilience.
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| gptkbp:design |
Period-accurate sets.
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| gptkbp:director |
Robert P. Mc Gowan
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| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:Universal_Pictures
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| gptkbp:editing |
gptkb:Edward_M._Mc_Dermott
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| gptkbp:film_length |
60 minutes
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| gptkbp:film_series |
gptkb:N/_A
|
| gptkbp:film_technique |
Feature film
Use of natural light. Close-ups and dramatic lighting. |
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:New_York_City
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| gptkbp:first_edition |
2007 edition
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:musical_theatre
gptkb:Fiction gptkb:drama |
| gptkbp:has_reception |
considered a classic.
often anthologized. |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
reflects early 20th-century attitudes.
depicts the struggles of artists. |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Represents early 20th-century cinema.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Last Leaf
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| gptkbp:illustrator |
gptkb:David_L._Smith
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| gptkbp:influence |
American literature
inspired discussions on mortality. modern short stories |
| gptkbp:influence_on |
influenced popular culture.
inspired other writers. |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
naturalism
realism real-life events. Silent film era conventions. O. Henry's experiences. Theatrical storytelling. |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:O._Henry
American literature naturalism realism romanticism O. Henry's writing style. |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
realism
the power of art various adaptations. the power of art. the art of painting The author's experiences in New York. O. Henry's short story Later adaptations in film and theater. The Last Leaf (short story) by O. Henry |
| gptkbp:is_about |
hope and sacrifice
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| gptkbp:is_foreshadowed_by |
the falling leaves indicate Johnsy's fate.
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| gptkbp:is_set_in |
gptkb:Greenwich_Village
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| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0066238504
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| gptkbp:johnsy's_belief |
She will die when the last leaf falls.
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| gptkbp:johnsy's_illness |
Pneumonia.
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Considered a classic silent film.
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| gptkbp:length |
gptkb:short_story
short short story. |
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:metaphor
gptkb:dialogue symbolism imagery irony foreshadowing Foreshadowing. foreshadowing. Symbolism. imagery. irony. Imagery. symbolism. Irony. |
| gptkbp:literary_movement |
early 20th century.
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| gptkbp:main_actor |
gptkb:Mabel_Van_Buren
Thomas Holding Marguerite Clark |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Behrman
gptkb:Johnsy gptkb:Sue |
| gptkbp:main_theme |
hope
|
| gptkbp:message |
the power of hope
the value of life the impact of art |
| gptkbp:modern_relevance |
still resonates with readers today.
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| gptkbp:mood |
inspirational
somber somber. hopeful. |
| gptkbp:moral |
the value of selflessness
The power of hope and sacrifice. the importance of selflessness. |
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:art
gptkb:sacrifice autumn |
| gptkbp:music |
gptkb:William_Axt
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| gptkbp:narrative |
third-person
third-person omniscient |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
realism
third-person third-person omniscient use of dialogue. Linear narrative. |
| gptkbp:notable_scene |
The last leaf falling from the tree.
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| gptkbp:o._henry's_awards |
None during his lifetime.
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| gptkbp:o._henry's_birth_year |
1862.
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| gptkbp:o._henry's_death_year |
1910.
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| gptkbp:o._henry's_influence |
American short stories.
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| gptkbp:o._henry's_legacy |
Influential short story writer.
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| gptkbp:o._henry's_notable_works |
The Cop and the Anthem.
The Gift of the Magi. The Last Leaf. The Ransom of Red Chief. |
| gptkbp:o._henry's_real_name |
William Sydney Porter.
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| gptkbp:o._henry's_style |
Twist endings.
|
| gptkbp:o._henry's_writing_style |
Witty and ironic.
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| gptkbp:page_count |
gptkb:unknown
gptkb:32 |
| gptkbp:plot |
gptkb:exhibition
A story about love and sacrifice. denouement falling action rising action Behrman paints a leaf to give Johnsy hope. A young woman believes she will die when the last leaf falls. An old artist sacrifices himself to give her hope. A girl believes she will die when the last leaf falls. Johnsy believes she will die when the last leaf falls. |
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
gptkb:2000
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| gptkbp:premiere_location |
gptkb:New_York_City
|
| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Universal_Pictures
|
| gptkbp:production_years |
1919
|
| gptkbp:protagonist |
gptkb:Behrman
gptkb:Johnsy gptkb:Sue |
| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:2007
gptkb:The_New_York_World gptkb:The_World_and_Other_Stories 1907 1916 |
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Harper_Collins
gptkb:Doubleday Doubleday, Page & Company. |
| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
evokes empathy.
encourages reflection on life. |
| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:The_Cop_and_the_Anthem
gptkb:The_Gift_of_the_Magi gptkb:The_Ransom_of_Red_Chief |
| gptkbp:release_date |
December 1920
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| gptkbp:release_format |
Silent film
|
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1920
|
| gptkbp:remake |
gptkb:N/_A
|
| gptkbp:resolution |
Johnsy recovers after seeing the painted leaf.
Behrman's sacrifice Johnsy's recovery Behrman's sacrifice to save Johnsy. |
| gptkbp:restoration |
Preserved in film archives.
|
| gptkbp:runtime |
60 minutes
|
| gptkbp:screenplay |
Robert P. Mc Gowan
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Greenwich_Village
gptkb:New_York_City gptkb:Greenwich_Village,_New_York early 20th century Greenwich Village. |
| gptkbp:setting_time |
early 20th century
autumn. |
| gptkbp:sound |
reflective.
melancholic. |
| gptkbp:soundtrack |
gptkb:N/_A
|
| gptkbp:start_location |
a small apartment.
|
| gptkbp:style |
realism.
|
| gptkbp:sue's_role |
Johnsy's caretaker.
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
the vine
The last leaf symbolizes hope. the last leaf the artist's sacrifice the last leaf represents hope and perseverance. the last leaf symbolizes hope. the vine represents life. |
| gptkbp:target_audience |
young adults
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| gptkbp:thematic_element |
gptkb:art
gptkb:death gptkb:dreams gptkb:friendship gptkb:sacrifice gptkb:community love hope reality artistic expression courage life resilience suffering imagination selflessness hope against despair perseverance human connection despair |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:friendship
gptkb:sacrifice hope courage redemption selflessness despair Hope and despair. |
| gptkbp:theme_of_friendship |
Sue and Johnsy's bond.
|
| gptkbp:theme_of_sacrifice |
Behrman's actions.
|
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:friendship
gptkb:sacrifice hope life and death love and sacrifice friendship and loyalty hope and despair art. death. friendship. sacrifice. art and reality |
| gptkbp:viewing_format |
Silent film format.
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| gptkbp:viewpoint |
omniscient.
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| gptkbp:writer |
gptkb:O._Henry
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| gptkbp:writing_style |
emotional
descriptive |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:O._Henry
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:O._Henry
gptkb:Jennifer_Higdon |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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