Hester and Mrs. Dickinson also have another character trait in common, both women are pessimists. Hester from R.H Lawrence’s “The Rocking Horse Winner” negative attitude seems to have stemmed from her ideals of happiness; money and luck. Yet, she claims to have neither. Hester even states “I can’t be, it I married an unlucky husband” (p.220). This statement is regarding her lack of luck, which seems to indicate her pessimistic view because she is blaming her husband on something beyond his control. She also states to her son “Because were the poor members of the family” (p.219). In context this seems to be a negative statement to make. Both statements regard money and luck, which to Hester are important factors in being happy. Since, she does
