3RD QTR Flashcards
Who is the author of the story “The Last Leaf”?
William Sydney Porter (O. Henry)
When and where was William Sydney Porter born?
September 11, 1862 at Greensboro, North Carolina
When and where did William Sydney Porter died?
June 5, 1910 at New York, United States
Master of surprise endings who wrote about life of ordinary people in New York
O. Henry (William Sydney Porter)
Struggling artist battling with illness and
clinging to hope
Johnsy
Sue
Fellow artist and supportive friend
an old painter who lives in the basement apartment of the building Johnsy and Sue live in
Mr. Behrman
What is the setting of “The Last Leaf”?
Greenwich Village which is an Artistic and Close-knit community
Who is Anton Pavlovich Checkov?
Author of the story “Lottery Ticket” and is a Russian Playwright and short-story writer.
Considered to be among the greatest writers for short fiction in history
Anton Pavlovich Checkov
When and where was Anton born?
Jan. 29, 1860 at Taganrog, Russia
When and where did Anton die?
July 15. 1904 at Badenweiler, Germany
A middle-class husband and a social man who later transforms into a greedy
man.
Ivan Dmitritch
Who is Masha Dmitritch?
A middle-class wife of Ivan Dmitritch
What is the setting of “The Lottery Ticket”?
Around late evening, in the married couple’s house, that seemed to be too country.
