The Rocking-Horse Winner

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  What does the rocking-horse symbolize in "The Rocking-Horse Winner"?

  Posted by icy on Jul 11, 2008 at 04:06 PM

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  In "The Rocking-Horse Winner," how does Paul try to change his family's luck and how is he affected by the house's whispers?

  Posted by krep on Jun 5, 2008 at 09:45 AM

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  I need help to compare and contrast the stories "The Rocking-Horse Winner" and "The Lottery."

  Posted by spunout on Jun 4, 2008 at 10:12 PM

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  What are all the motifs in "The Rocking-Horse Winner"?

  Posted by heather00123 on Apr 27, 2008 at 04:00 PM

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  Write an essay on Materialism in the story, "The Rocking-Horse Winner" by D. H. Lawrence?

  Posted by milado on Apr 22, 2008 at 10:34 PM

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  What is the theme of the story “The Rocking Horse Winner”, written by D.H. Lawrence?

  Posted by miladi on Apr 21, 2008 at 12:47 AM

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  Describe the characteristics of Paul and Paul’s mother from the story, "The Rocking Horse Winner."

  Posted by milado on Apr 20, 2008 at 10:11 PM

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  What are the symbols used throughout "The Rocking-Horse Winner" and what does each symbol symbolize?

  Posted by kase08 on Apr 9, 2008 at 11:20 AM

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  Is it plausible irony that the boy's attempt to stop the whispers should only increase them in "The Rocking-Horse Winner"?

  Posted by ioli on Mar 13, 2008 at 12:20 AM

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  In what way is the boy’s furious riding in "The Rocking-Horse Winner" an appropriate symbol for materialistic pursuits?

  Posted by tinagunderson34 on Mar 8, 2008 at 07:34 PM

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  In "The Rocking Horse Winner,"  Uncle Oscar does not come home on the third evening of Paul’s illness.  Why did Bassett ask to come?

  Posted by thuy on Mar 2, 2008 at 07:17 PM

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  Could you help me give some comments on the father and unkle of Paul in "The Rocking-Horse Winner"?

  Posted by thuy on Feb 29, 2008 at 10:38 PM

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  As Paul's mother read the lawyer's letter, her face hardened and became expressionless. Why?

  Posted by thuy on Feb 28, 2008 at 10:26 PM

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  In "The Rocking Horse Winner,"  what is the significance of the sum fifteen hundred? 

  Posted by thuy on Feb 27, 2008 at 09:56 PM

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  What are the qualities of the fairy tale in the story, and what do they indicate about the purpose of the story?

  Posted by irec213 on Dec 5, 2007 at 09:12 PM

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  How are the names in The Rocking Horse Winner used as symbols?

  Posted by jewels041 on Dec 2, 2007 at 05:33 AM

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  Does the house really whisper and why only the children and the toy hear thr whisper?

  Posted by zsunjie on Nov 19, 2007 at 11:40 PM

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  What are the main themes involved with A Rocking Horse Winner?

  Posted by g-unit on Nov 4, 2007 at 06:45 PM

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  How does Paul learn which horse will win the races and what does Paul do to recieve his mom's unhappiness about money?

  Posted by rebeccaguajardo on Oct 29, 2007 at 09:13 AM

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  What is Paul doing in the attic when his Mom finds him?

  Posted by rebeccaguajardo on Oct 26, 2007 at 11:57 AM