... make money and buy happiness. The Rocking Horse Winner' is a simple moral story that asserts the dangers of materialism, through the use of an innocent child. Paul is the main character in the story and is desperately searching for luck and money in order to please his unhappy mother. As in My Son the Fanatic', this story also has a reversal of roles between characters. However this reversal is ... in Miranda's experiences in the story of The Grave'. Symbolism can be seen at it's most dominant in this story, as a ring, a dove, a rabbit and a grave all represent an awakening and transitio...

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• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: Undergraduate