what is the irony in bishop,s candlesticks................

Dear student,

There are many instances of irony in "The Bishop's Candlesticks". For instance:

• The Bishop treats the convict hospitably but the convict steals his silver candlesticks which were precious to the Bishop.
• The law fails to reform the convict into an honest individual instead it transforms him into a beast.
• In the beginning, the convict wishes to kill the Bishop but, later he asks for his blessings.
• The convict steals the candlesticks but, he is reluctant to take them when Bishop gives them to him.
• The Sergeant brings convict to the Bishop for confirming him as a thief but, the Bishop tells a lie to save him.