Question

discuss the significance of the title the last leaf​

Answer 1

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For Johnsy, watching the leaves of the ivy vine fall becomes an obsession. She watches them obsessively and becomes convinced that she will die once the last leaf falls. For Johnsy, then, the ivy leaf comes to symbolize death and giving up, while it can also come to symbolize will to live and hope.

What is the main idea of the story the last leaf?

The idea that friendship makes sacrifice worthwhile is a major theme of "The Last Leaf." The self-sacrificing Sue toils to help her sick companion as the elderly Behrman paints in the rain and snow to save Johnsy's life. Both of them fearfully watch the clock, hoping for a miracle.

Answer 2

Answer:

The title implies that the most important thing about the story is the leaf. On the one hand, this makes sense because it is the leaves that make Johnsy think she is going to die and it is the last leaf (as painted by the old man) that makes her live