Question

why does the Convict steal The Bishop's candlesticks

Answer 1

Convict stole Bishop's candle sticks as he saw them more valuable than anything present in that house and the convict wanted a good start again in his life.So, he stole Bishop's candle sticks.

Answer 2

Because he had no food and no job. He escaped from the prison after spending 10 years in it.He steals bishops candlestick so that he can see them for money.