"The Rocking-Horse Winner" by D.H. Lawrence - 2.1
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Key Concepts
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The Failure of the Parental Bond: The mother's inability to love her children is the "original sin" of the story.
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Luck vs. Work: Paul tries to bypass the natural order of earning through a supernatural shortcut.
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E-Waste of the Soul: Just as e-waste pollutes the environment, the mother's toxic greed pollutes her children's childhood.
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Paul is like a hamster on a wheel; he exerts massive energy to "win," but he never actually moves forward into his mother’s heart.
Flash Cards
Glossary
- Derby
A major horse race; the pinnacle of the betting year in the story.