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This paper examines the story, "The Rocking-Horse Winner" by D.H. Lawrence, in which the main character, a young boy named Paul, constantly hears voices whispering in the house about the family's need for money, causing him to get involved in a series of events that eventually lead to his demise. In particular, it looks at how the symbols of money and rocking horse play a significant role in the story?s theme; the money symbolizes desire, and the rocking horse symbolizes inspiration and ambition.

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"According to Lawrence, Paul's family enjoyed living in style yet always lived beyond their means. There was never enough money, causing a great deal of anxiety in the house. The parents dreaded the fact children were growing up, as they knew they would need money to send their children to school. As a result of the all the psychological trauma associated with money, the house became haunted with the phrase: ?There must be more money! There must be more money!?"

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