The Rocking-Horse Winner

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by D.H. Lawrence

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Ariana I interpret it as the children's knowing of family money issues even though the parents don't explicitly talk about it. Children are incredibly intuit…moreI interpret it as the children's knowing of family money issues even though the parents don't explicitly talk about it. Children are incredibly intuitive, and they often know things about family dynamics without being told. The children have inherited the nagging sense that there's never enough money, but with a child's limited understanding. This is represented by the whispering they hear. Hope that helps :)(less)
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