The "Woman", Fully Depicted
             The role of women and mothers in today's society is not only immense, but also essential to humanity. Similarly, the importance of the "woman" in "The rocketing-horse winner" can not be ignored. Lawrence uses several techniques such as direct exposition, description of her behaviour, and dialogue to describe the woman's chief character traits.
             First of all, Lawrence uses direct exposition to portray Hester. When the story starts, Hester's unloving character is observable as she felt that her children "had been thrust upon her, and she could not love them" (365). Her physical appearance, such as the "deep lines ... into her face" is used to describe her egocentric personality. As Hester's maternal feelings show up for the first time, she finally "noticed [notices] how overwrought he [Paul] was" (376) as a result of the derby championships. Another example where the author shows the caring side of her is when she worries for her son and does "not want her son's privacy intruded upon" (378). Likewise, her loving side is evident when "he [Paul] lay dead; his mother heard her brother's voice" (380). Clearly, the writer uses direct exposition to enhance Hester's character; however, combining it with her behavioral traits, he definitely adds to the realism of the character.
             Subsequently, by illustrating the woman's body-language, her character traits are revealed to a greater degree. Lawrence shows how the woman is introvert when she tries "to hide something from him [Paul]" (367). Additionally, Hester's insensitivity can be seen as she pays "no attention to his [Paul's] assertion" (367). Furthermore, Lawrence shows Hester's self-centered personality when she "hid [hides] the letter under the pile of other
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