How is irony expressed in the story One Thousand Dollars?

Answer 1

Miss Hayden ( Gillians love ) revives a larger portion of the inheritance than himself

Answer 2

In "One Thousand Dollars," the irony is expressed through the protagonist's experience with inheritance. The protagonist receives $1000 from his uncle with the expectation to learn the value of money, but instead, learns the value of generosity and kindness through selfless acts. The ironic twist is that the protagonist ends up giving away the money, which goes against the uncle's intended lesson.