The story shows how people can be mean and take advantage of others, especially those who are vulnerable. Joyce paints a picture of a society where people are trapped in bad habits and don’t help each other. The writing makes readers think about the characters’ choices.
It raises moral problems and human behavior.
Here is the link to the text of the story:
https://short-stories.co/@jamesjoyce/two-gallants-n67vd9j9z1d5
