What is the irony in Phoenix stealing a nickel?

Question

The man says something about money directly to her.

Asked by kimberly o #223401 on 8/18/2012 8:34 PM

Last updated by kimberly o #223401 on 8/18/2012 8:38 PM

Answered by kimberly o #223401 on 8/18/2012 8:38 PM

The man tells her, "...I'd give you a dime if I had any money with me..."

McDougall, Littell, The Language of Literature Textbook for 11th grade Am. Lit.