After Paul's mother tells him that luck is what makes money, Paul decides that he 2 wants luck and sets off on his rocking horse to find it. ... All of these symptoms that Paul displays are classic signs of what is called a "gambling depression,"" when the luck turns bad and the gambler grows more and more concerned about getting it back . ... Paul's luck does return, unfortunately, with its return also comes Paul's death. ... During the course of this story, luck and gambling are common themes that are very intertwined. ... He asks his mother what luck is, and informs her that ...

• Word Count: 1082
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School