CLASS 9
THE LAST LEAF
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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She wanted to die.
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She wanted to go outside and pick it.
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She wanted to paint it.
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She felt motivated.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The last leaf on the Ivy plant gave her hope to live. Johnsy learned that she was silly to decide her life on the last leaf of a plant. She comprehended that there must be a substantial reason why the last leaf stayed in the creeper and it was wrong of her to want to die at such a young age.
Detailed explanation-2: -When Johnsy saw the last ivy leaf, she thought that it would surely fall during the night. When it falls, she will die at the same time. Was this answer helpful?
Detailed explanation-3: -Unaware that the leaf that Johnsy was looking at was a painting, Johnsy felt motivated to see that the last leaf was still clinging to the creeper. She felt energetic and developed a willingness to live. Thus, the last leaf painted by Behrman was a masterpiece.
Detailed explanation-4: -Johnsy was a bad patient and when she fell ill with pneumonia, she lost her spirit and reconciled herself to die. She was a superstitious person, and believed that her life would end when the last leaf on the ivy creeper outside her window, fell.
Detailed explanation-5: -The last leaf has been the central point in the story. In the beginning the falling last leaf is associated with Johnsy’s ailment, depression and her approaching death. Behrman’s last leaf conveys the message of courage, hope and optimism. It saves Johnsy’s life and thus, it is an apt title for the story.