Joey actively seeks redemption for his criminal actions throughout the story.

What event represents the climax of Joey’s external conflict?

Over the next three months, Joey resorts to theft to survive while boasting about his luck, and he overhears a conversation in a pub about a significant amount of money kept by Theo Goldman in his shop, igniting his interest in stealing it.

What is the main conflict of the story?

Joey breaks into Goldman’s shop at night, confronts the old man for the money, and after an intense exchange, Goldman reveals that it is hidden under the floor in the cupboard, leading to a struggle where Goldman hits Joey with an oil lamp,

The story concludes with Joey running from the burning shop with a bag full of stolen money, feeling triumphant and believing he can start anew, embodying his belief in “Joey’s luck.”

Joey’s actions positively impact the community around him.

What does the fire in Goldman’s shop symbolize in the context of Joey’s actions?

Realizing the shop is on fire, Joey grabs his bag and escapes, leaving Goldman behind, and as he looks back at the flames, he briefly considers Goldman’s fate but chooses to run away, revealing his selfishness.

Joey’s belief in “Joey’s luck” helps him cope with guilt and moral questions.

Which genre best fits this story?

What is the primary internal conflict that Joey Kerrigan faces in the story?

Joey Kerrigan arrives in London in January 1912, optimistic about his luck and believing he will soon be rich, and he finds a cheap room near Tower Bridge while claiming to be lucky and able to find work easily.