What is the primary critical message Joyce conveys in "Two Gallants"?

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That women bear greater responsibility than menThat people tend to be excessively inactiveThat individuals exert too much effort to bring about changeThat Catholicism is not responsible for societal issuesThat economic factors are the main cause of problems

Explanation

The central critique in "Two Gallants" is that individuals often remain overly passive, failing to take meaningful action. Joyce highlights this passivity rather than blaming women, excessive effort, or Catholicism for the societal problems depicted.