A person's beliefs, even if false, are a powerful force in shaping that person's fate best restates the main theme of "The Last Leaf".
O. Henry's short story "The Last Leaf," tells the story of a sick Johnsy and her friend Sue and how a masterpiece from a neighbor artist helped save Johnsy's life. The story revolves around art, life, faith, and hope, etc.
- Johnsy was sick with pneumonia when she saw the leaves of the nearby tree falling down daily.
- She held the belief that once the last leaf falls, she will also die.
- This led Old Behrman to paint the last leaf without the knowledge of the two girls.
- And though Old Behrman died of pneumonia, Johnsy was left determined to stay alive as long as the last leaf remains on the tree.
- That painting of the leaf by Old Behrman was his last masterpiece, one that helped Johnsy recover and have a new lease of life.
While the main theme of the short story is that life is precious and that one must keep one's faith and hope, the story also shows how one man's selfless acts can be a blessing for another. Likewise, Johnsy's belief in the last leaf, even though it was just a painting, helped her change her perception of dying. Thus, the correct answer is option a.
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