What is the theme or message of this short story the last leaf?

Answer 1

its all about sacrrifice :))

Answer 2

The story "The Last Leaf" is about compassion. Even though it is not rational to believe that your own health is connected to the leaves on a vine, it might be kinder to create the illusion that the last leaf will never all, than it would be to explain that it actually doesn't matter if the leaves fall. We can be kind to people even when they are wrong.

Answer 3

The chief message that this story gives is the spirit of sacrifice we need to have in our life. The old artist, Behrman sacrificed his life so that Johnsy could live. In this process, he also achieved his ambition of painting a masterpiece. The other message is that we should have a positive attitude in life.

Answer 4

The theme of "The Last Leaf" is resilience and hope in the face of adversity. The story highlights the power of selflessness and sacrifice in the midst of despair, as demonstrated by the character who paints the last leaf to give hope to her sick friend and ultimately saves her life. It also conveys the idea that even in the bleakest of situations, there can be a glimmer of hope that helps us persevere.