The Rocking-Horse Winner Questions on Paul's Secret
The Rocking-Horse Winner
What is Paul's "secret within a secret" in "The Rocking Horse Winner"?
Paul's "secret within a secret" is that riding his rocking horse reveals the winners of future horse races, a fact unknown even to those close to him like Basset and Uncle Oscar. His more overt...
The Rocking-Horse Winner
Bassett's role and motivations for keeping Paul's secret in "The Rocking-Horse Winner."
Bassett's role in "The Rocking-Horse Winner" is that of a caretaker and confidant to Paul. His motivations for keeping Paul's secret stem from his deep loyalty and respect for Paul. Bassett believes...
The Rocking-Horse Winner
Why doesn't Paul share his rocking horse secret with Bassett or Uncle Oscar?
Paul likely avoids telling the secret of his rocking horse so that he can be sure to continue to make money by gambling. He fears that if his mother knew about the horse or his winnings, she would...