Essays on Horse Page 2

D. H. Lawrence’s “The Rocking-Horse Winner” portrays conflicts between Paul and his mother through varying levels of secrecy. Both characters keep secrets from each other, creating a tumultuous household. Another form of secrecy is found in Lawrence’s storytelling style, which holds its own hidden truths. Additionally, symbolism adds another layer of secrecy to the narrative….

The secret plan in “ The Rocking-Horse Winner ” by D. H. Lawrence reveals to the reader conflicts between Paul and his female parent utilizing different degrees or signifiers of secretiveness. There are secrets hidden throughout the house that leads Paul and his female parent to an unpleasant life. The first degree of secretiveness is…

In “Horses of the Night”, Margaret Laurence explores the idea that relying on imagination to escape uncontrollable circumstances can be detrimental. The protagonist, Chris, is born during the Great Depression and has a dream that is impossible to achieve. Despite his attempts to escape his circumstances and pursue his dreams, Chris is left psychologically damaged….

“Better a man’s steed, than a man’s slave, master,” said the girl. Aye,” he answered, “for there is nobility in a good horse.” — Robert E. Howard, “The Slave-Princess” The above must be the slightest, most tenuous REH quote I’ve ever used as a springboard for a post yet. I’ll be citing other references to…

The horse dealer’s daughter D. H. Lawrences’s The Horse Dealer’s Daughter is a story of a young woman named Mabel who has recently discovered that her family has lost all of its money. This is a problem because unlike her brothers’ ability to go out in the world and earn back their money, Mabel has nowhere…

Did you know there are over three hundred and fifty breeds of horses? The Appaloosa is one of those breeds. It has a very interesting history and it also had many uses. In this paper you will find out what the horse is, the history of the horse, what it is famous for, and some…

Type of Work and Narration “The Rocking-Horse Winner” is a short story that incorporates elements of the fable, the fantasy, and the fairy tale. Like a fable, it presents a moral (although it does so subtly, without preachment). Like a fantasy, it presents chimerical events (the boy’s ability to foretell the winners of horse races,…

Through reading “Paul’s Case” by Willa Cather and “The Rocking Horse Winner by D. H Lawrence, the reader can discern that these stories serve as cautionary tales against materialism and the insatiable desire for all that it brings. Both stories revolve around two protagonists named Paul who find themselves engulfed in the challenging predicament of…

Helio. Rides high, waving, dodging, his proud four best horses treading lightly upon space. The fiery sun blazes, hot enough to raise a droplet of sweat on his strained brow. His chariot shines brightly with the reflection of the powerful sun, gently off the well-polished mesmerizing wheels. His wild hair, flying in the wind, almost…

Genghis Khan: Destined to be a HeroArriving in this world with a blood clot in the palm of his hand , Genghis Khan was destined to be a hero. In 1167, Genghis Khan was born to Yisugei, Chieftain of the Kiyat-Borjigid, and his wife Hoelun. He was named Temujin (which means blacksmith) after a Tatar…