(Both from "The Rocking-Horse Winner")
Paul's mother can best be described as; loving and gentle, sensitive and kind, cold and distant, or simple and carefree.
I think it's a toss between loving and gentle and sensitive and kind but I also felt that she was cold and distant at times.
The climax of the story would be when; Bassett reports Paul has won over 70 thousand lbs, Oscar bets on Malabar, Paul dies, Paul discovers the name of the derby winner and screams "Malabar."
I automatically thought Paul dies but then the story is about the family being poor and such so I'm thinking it's when Bassett reports that he won.
Be sure you re-read that story. Then go through the section on Characters and Plot Summary here:
http://www.bookrags.com/The_Rocking-Horse_Winner
Your current responses need re-thinking. Let us know what you decide.
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the first one is she is cold and distant
I don't know the other yet
ok the last one is when paul discovers the name of the winner and screams malabar
Right, on both!
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To best describe Paul's mother, we can reference the events and actions depicted in "The Rocking-Horse Winner" by D.H. Lawrence. We observe that Paul's mother primarily exhibits traits of being cold and distant. This is evident throughout the story as she constantly craves for more money and material possessions, neglecting her children's emotional needs. She fails to truly connect with her children and seems to be detached from their lives, which contributes to Paul's desperate pursuit of luck and wealth in order to win her affection.
As for the climax of the story, it occurs when Paul dies. This moment acts as a significant turning point in the narrative as his relentless pursuit of luck and the rocking-horse ultimately consumes him, leading to his tragic demise. The story revolves around Paul's unhealthy obsession and his desperate attempts to predict winning horse races. The other events mentioned, such as Bassett reporting Paul's winnings or Paul discovering the name of the derby winner, are important plot points, but they do not carry the same emotional weight or impact as Paul's untimely death.