Explanation:
The title of the last leaf is suitable and significant, The last leaf came in several different meanings here which can be death, hope, willpower, etc. Here, Jhonsy had a pessimistic point of view about her life and thought that she'd die when the last leaf on the ivy tree will fall. She was losing hope and willpower to live because of the negativity the bumped into her head. However, her friend Sue was optimistic who did everything she could, She discussed her issue about the leaf falling from the tree with her neighbor, Mr. Behrman, he was an unsuccessful painter and wished to paint his masterpiece someday which he painted as last leaf on the the ivy tree to save Jhonsy’s life, the painting was a master work by him as it looked so real that it gave jhonsy positivity and willpower to have a hope to live. however, behrman died due to pneumonia while painting his masterpiece in storm and harsh weather.