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The Rocking-Horse Winner

by D. H. Lawrence

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The Rocking-Horse Winner

In "The Rocking-Horse Winner," Paul thinks his wooden horse with no name allows him to predict the winners of horse races. He believes that if he can make the rocking-horse gallop, it will win the...

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The Rocking-Horse Winner

"The Rocking-Horse Winner" differs from typical fairy tales by presenting a darker, more psychological narrative. While fairy tales often involve magical elements and moral lessons with happy...

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The Rocking-Horse Winner

In "The Rocking-Horse Winner," supernatural elements are incorporated through Paul's uncanny ability to predict horse race winners while riding his rocking horse. This mystical talent, which seems to...

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The Rocking-Horse Winner

Foreshadowing in "The Rocking-Horse Winner" includes the whispering house, which symbolizes the family's financial and emotional void, driving Paul to "become lucky" to silence it. The title...

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