Putting the pieces of the story together what did they realise that Behrman had tried to do? Why did he do such a strange thing?
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From putting the pieces of the story together, it can be realized that Behrman had attempted to paint a masterpiece on the blank wall. He did such a strange thing because he saw the immense dedication and hope in Sue and Johnsy's belief that the last leaf on the vine would save Johnsy's life. Behrman wanted to give them the inspiration and hope they desperately needed, even if it meant sacrificing his own life to do so. He wanted to prove to them that there was still beauty and strength in the world, even in the face of death.