Life's stories shared through the view of two writers. Both stories have many similarities, however, contrast with just as many differences. "The Destructors", written by Graham Green, and "The Rocking Horse Winner" written by D.H. Lawrence. When contrasting these two stories, consider the plot, characters, story line, and each authors approach. Also consider the intent and mood each author sets forth. In the story " The Destructors" the setting is in a London car park called Northwood Terrace, nine years concluding World War II. The plot deals with gang of young boys from the street,whose soul purpose, is to destroy the inside of Mr. Thomas' house without him evenknowing it. Mr. Thomas, once a builder and decorator, was better referred to as Old Misery by the Wormsley Gang. He was viewed as a mean old man, and the only time he was usually seen is when he is traveling to and from the market once or twice a week. In the "The Rocking Horse Winner", the plot starts off around Paul, a young boy who hears unspoken phrases around his home saying there has to be more money. Paul developsa belief that his no name wooden rocking horse is able to ride him to where ever luck is. Paul also becomes addicted with horse racing and helping out his mother who is obsessed with money. The authors made known in both stories the comparison of what the mothers think about themselves. One example is both mothers, in the each story felt that they were above others, in class or common wealth, and definitely nothing petty. Likewise, the location was made evident by both authors. In the story "The Rocking Horse Winner" the story location denotes a British background due to the use of shillings and pounds and in "The Destructors" the author places the story in London, about nine years after World War II. Similarly, both stories deal with a group of people wh...
