Trina’s repeated trips to withdraw money, despite warnings from Uncle Oelbermann, highlight her compulsive behavior and the all-consuming nature of her greed. Trina’s fixation on the physical presence of the gold coins reflects the extent to which her love for money has become her primary source of satisfaction. While Trina’s obsessive behavior does not make her happy, it is the only thing she has left to resort to. It temporarily satisfies her to know that she has money when other people do not, even if she does not use it.