o work together to accomplish one goal. In one story, the "The Destructors" a group of kids, the Wormsley Common Gang, work together, to destroy the inside of old Misery's house. In the other story, "The Rocking Horse Winner", a group made up of three characters work together to win money at the horse races. While money serves as the plot for the "The Rocking Horse Winner", likewise, fame and respect to the Wormsley Common Gang serve as the plot for the "The Destructors". In these two stories a victory strived for both groups. In the "The Rocking Horse Winner", Paul is motivated by the belief that riding his no name wooden rocking horse during the horse race, he can control the winning horse. Winning the Derby is a race he has always dreamed about. Unfortunately, Paul dies from constantly burdening himself over money. Likewise, in the story "The Destructors", Trevor believes that with the help of the Wormsley Gang, they can successfully destroy Old Misery's house. The characters in both stories are alike and different. They want to both accomplish their goals. This may give a false sense of closure, completion and success to all involved. Some other contrasts between the two stories are Paul in "The Rocking Horse Winner" totally desires to become lucky and win lots of cash in a peticullar horse race. Paul is looking out to help someone else, his mother. Trevor, in "The Destructors" is looking for fame, respect and praise for his actions. Hoping his gang will have there name in the headlines of newspapers. Trevor and Paul's goals are opposite and alike in intention. We are able to see many of life's similarities and differences through these two author's characters. "The Rocking Horse Winner" was a story in which show both success and sadness. In "The Destructors" the approach to the end of the story was pain and sufferin...
