Rocking-horse

“The Rocking Horse Winner” is a short story about Hester, a mother who lives her life solely in search of wealth and material possessions. She doesn’t live her life in search of companionship or love, instead, she chooses to be more concerned with how expensive her house and clothes look. In the beginning of the story, Hester’s son Paul asks her why they don’t have the same privileges as his uncle Oscar. Hester claims they aren’t as lucky as uncle Oscar, so Paul makes it his mission to change their

Symbolism and Religion in “The Rocking-Horse Winner” In D. H. Lawrence’s “The Rocking-Horse Winner,” Lawrence utilized symbols to reveal the natural affection between mother and son, and hints of religion to expose the corruption of greed on a family. Symbols riddle William De Witt Snodgrass’ essay, “A Rocking-Horse: The Symbol, the pattern, the Way to Live,” in which he sets them as the “story’s chief structural feature” (191). Charles Koban and Daniel Watkins agree with Snodgrass, but they bring

(A Critique of Rocking Horse Winner…) “The author's work is known for its explorations of human nature and illustrates the nature of materialism” (Jones). Throughout life, we are constantly developing who we are as people. As we grow, we grasp hold of things we wish to portray ourselves with. In doing so, we create ourselves as humans. In this philosophy that has been developed, we base how we are raised in order to develop who we become in the long run. Over time, we receive knowledge pertaining

In “The Rocking Horse Winner”, a story in which shows the devastating effects of materialism, D.H. Lawrence uses symbolism to develop the message that love and happiness can be destroyed by money. Lawrence uses the character of Paul’s mom as a symbol of greed to show the effects of materialism. The reason for the symbolism is mainly to show that children require love and compassion. Paul’s rocking horse and the whispering of the house represent his undeniable need for love. D. H Lawrence used Hectors

depression. Depression is defined as, a condition of general emotional dejection and withdrawal (Dictionary.com). Leon Lewis’s critique on “The Rocking-Horse Winner”, describes Hester’s depression, “She herself is deeply troubled by what she feels is a ‘hard little place’ at the center of her being that prevents her from loving anybody.” (“The Rocking-Horse Winner’’). The consuming desire for money leads Hester to a state of depression that effects her ability to love her family. Overall, the consuming

In David Herbert Lawrence’s short story, The Rocking Horse Winner, a boy sets out on a quest to look for luck. His luck inevitably allows him to win money betting on horses. The money he has earned is used in an effort to gain his mother’s love. Although, he was left with was his mother’s stone heart. Lawrence displays that money doesn’t buy happiness. The question at issue in this short story is, does the protagonist, Paul, receive a sense of love, satisfaction, and security with his single pursuit

Being loved and cared for is what most people have grown up to know. “Rocking Horse Winner” by DH Lawrence is about a little boy who wants to make his mother happy. Lawrence uses money, the house, and the rocking-horse as symbols to convey the theme that greed destroys happiness. To start off, money symbolises happiness for a person. In the story it is said, “There must be more money! There must be more money!” to make it be known that they need more money constantly. It also tries to say that luck

A relationship between a mother and son should be one that is full of unconditional love. The mother should be able to provide for the son and in return the son should look to the mother for comfort and stability. In D.H. Lawrence's, "The Rocking-Horse Winner," the relationship between the protagonist, Paul and his mother is not ideal at all. The first indication the relationship between Paul and his mother is not one that is ideal is when we are first introduced to the mother. She reveals

Lawrence’s The Rocking Horse Winner and William Golding’s Lord of the Flies view children as easily manipulated figures. D.H. Lawrence’s short story demonstrates how easily children, Paul, can be influenced into believing that money and luck indicate one’s level of happiness. William Golding’s novel tries to show that all children are evil and have savage impulses. A common theme in both of these works is that children create their own downfall and loss of innocence. In D.H. Lawrence’s The Rocking Horse

the love a pet has for it’s owner. A love that sticks out the most is the love a parent has for their child and vice versa. The famous novelist, poet, playwright, essayist, literary critic and painter, David Lawrence, wrote the short story “The Rocking Horse Winner”, which digs deeper in the concept of love. The narrative begins with a mother, Hester, who is struggling with whether she loves