The most important message in "The Last Leaf" is the power of hope, friendship, and sacrifice. The story highlights the strength of human connections and the profound impact of selfless acts of kindness in times of adversity. It conveys the idea that a single gesture of love and support can inspire resilience and bring hope even in the face of despair.
I would end "The Last Leaf" by revealing that Behrman's sacrifice of painting the last leaf to give hope to Johnsy actually saves her life. Johnsy recovers and learns the truth about the leaf from Sue, leading to a touching moment of realization and gratitude for Behrman's selfless act. The story ends with a message of the power of art, friendship, and hope.
In the story "The Last Leaf" by O. Henry, the overarching message is one of hope, selflessness, and the power of art to inspire and heal. The characters' beliefs and actions show that faith, determination, and compassion can triumph over despair and seemingly insurmountable challenges. Overall, the story conveys a positive message about the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
behrman
Joanna or as called in the story johnsy
O. Henry
Your Favorite Story - 1953 The Last Message was released on: USA: 9 November 1954
its all about sacrrifice :))
In the story "The Last Leaf" by O. Henry, the character Johnsy gets sick with pneumonia. She believes that when the last leaf falls from a vine outside her window, she will die, but a single leaf remains, giving her hope and ultimately helping her recover.
The last leaf is a story by O. Henry and does not have a specific time and date mentioned in the story. It is set in Greenwich Village during the fall season.
Sometimes it is not so much the message that a story gives but the message that the reader takes. Review the plot and the characters: the starving artist and the art that he would not, could not, cultivate until he saw the plight of a young woman; his sacrifice to "preserve" that last leaf; the ailing woman's premonition that she would die when the last leaf was gone; her survival by means of an imitation of life...and so on. The story might remind some people of an existential spirit; others might see a biblical theme. What would such a story say to you? Or, from another viewpoint, what messages would you take from that story? Your reply might be, "None. Stories are for entertainment. The Last Leaf is an interesting story with a pleasant twist, but aside from the enjoyment of a clever tale, I see no message at all. " That would be OK. [If a teacher -- or your conscience -- demands a message, then we have another set of rules, which, with a little imagination, you can follow. ;-)]
pneumonia
In "The Last Leaf" by O. Henry, the antagonist can be considered to be pneumonia, representing the illness that threatens the main character, Johnsy. It is the disease that weakens Johnsy's will to live and poses a significant challenge throughout the story.