5.1 - "The Rocking-Horse Winner" by D.H. Lawrence
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Practice Questions
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Define 'Third-Person Omniscient'.
💡 Hint: Think about the narrator's level of insight into character emotions.
What does Paul try to achieve in the story?
💡 Hint: Consider his actions around horse racing.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What narrative technique is used in "The Rocking-Horse Winner"?
💡 Hint: Consider how much insight the narrator has into the characters.
True or False: Paul's motivation stems from a desire to earn money for himself.
💡 Hint: Think about Paul's relationship with his mother.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss the significance of the rocking horse as a symbol in the story. How does it connect to Paul’s character and the overall theme?
💡 Hint: Examine the evolution of Paul’s relationship with the rocking horse throughout the story.
Analyze how Lawrence’s narrative technique affects reader perception of Paul’s internal conflict.
💡 Hint: Consider how knowing multiple characters' thoughts shapes the reader's understanding.
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