What effect does the repeated mention of Paul's eyes have upon the reader in "The Rocking-Horse Winner"? Why do you think the writer chose this...

The description of Paul's eyes progress from innocence to madness.  The author uses adjectives like unsure, glaring, fiery, wild-eyed, and blue stones. These adjectives go from a pure innocence of unsure eyes, to his obsessed wild-eyed, and finally before death the eyes like blue stones. The affect on the reader is one of suspense and emotional attachment to Paul.  Lawrence wrote this way to draw the reader into Paul's emotions.  Most people show all of their true feelings in their eyes.  This was a perfect characteristic for us to see Paul's travel toward death. By focusing on Paul's eyes the author creates a bond between the reader and the boy.  We can't help but become invested in this child's emotional well-being.