D. H. Lawrence wrote "The Rocking Hose Winner," and Graham Greene wrote "The Destructors. Although the stories are very different in many aspects, both have to do with the concept of materialism. One must analyze Lawrence's "The Rocking Horse Winner" and Greene's "The Destructors" in order to determine the juxtaposition of materialism in the stories.
             When comparing the plot of each story, one will find that they are both materialism. In "The Destructors," materialism takes the form of Mr. Thomas, a wealthy old man, who is referred to as "Old Misery" by the protagonist and his friends. In "The Rocking Horse Winner," materialism takes the form of greed, which is seen in Paul's mother. Because of his mother's greed, Paul is determined to get as much money as he is capable of doing.
             When comparing the theme of each story, one will find that the theme of both stories is the effect of materialism on people and those around them. Although "The Rocking Horse Winner" is a complete fairy-tale, it presents lessons to be learned. What one person does affects other people. Sometimes the acts affect others in insignificant ways, and at others, the acts affect others greatly. In other words, for every effect, there is a cause and for every cause, there is an effect. Paul is greatly effected by what his mother does and how she feels about money. In "The Destructors," Trevor and the others are effected by Mr. Thomas' greed, and he is effected by their demolition of his home.
             In "The Rocking Horse Winner" and "The Destructors," the full ranges of emotions are seen.
             Many of the characters are angry. For example, in "The Rocking Horse Winner," Paul's mother is angry that her husband does not make enough money. In "The Destructors," the boys that are tearin...