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doctorshay
doctorshay
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High School - 12th Grade

What is the main reason for Paul's mother's dissatisfaction?

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Posted by doctorshay on Monday October 5, 2009 at 11:37 AM and tagged with dissatisfaction, the rocking-horse winner.

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  1. writergal06
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    Paul's mother is dissatisfied with her life because they have no money to buy the nice, pretty things that she wants. She desires to live outside of her means, but her husband cannot make that happen to her. As she continues to spend, the house continues to want more, symbolizing her unquenching desire for things. Paul's mother also blames her husband's "bad luck" for their current state.

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    Posted by writergal06 on Monday October 5, 2009 at 3:26 PM