Hester's Characterization In "The Rocking-Horse Winner," Lawrence mentions Hester's character is unlucky. He provides instances where she perceives herself to have no luck. Of these instances are that of her marriage, her children, and her job. Unintentionally instilling in her son Paul that in order to receive her love and attention he would need to be lucky. In "The Rocking-Horse Winner," D.H. Lawrence uses Hester to suggest that luck is simply by chance and not related to that of luxury.
Luck is not determined by luxurious life choices but simply that of chance. Throughout the story, Lawrence gives details as to how Hester is perceived to be unlucky. Lawrence states, "She married for love, and the love turned to dust. She had bonny children,
Luck is not determined by luxurious life choices but simply that of chance. Throughout the story, Lawrence gives details as to how Hester is perceived to be unlucky. Lawrence states, "She married for love, and the love turned to dust. She had bonny children,