Question

mourad seems to have a way with animals,birds and farmers". Explain the truth of this
statement by giving examples from the text​

Answer 1

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THOMAS MCCORD

CERTIFIED EDUCATOR

There are a couple of examples from the text that can be used to justify this statement about Mourad.

First of all, Mourad can be found sitting under a tree, trying to repair the broken wing of a robin. His desire to help the robin demonstrates his special concern for animals, and his labor pays off: the robin flies away, its wings in perfect condition.

Secondly, notice the name of the stolen horse. Mourad calls it "my heart," demonstrating his special concern for and love of animals. Note also how well Mourad rides the horse, despite never owning a horse of his own. Compare this with Aram, who rides very poorly, and we see that Mourad has a special bond with this animal.

In addition, when Aram and Mourad decide to return the horse to the barn, note that the dogs do not bark at them, despite them being intruders. Mourad explains this by saying that he has a "way with dogs." Again, this suggests that he has a deep affinity with animals. He understands them and respects them, providing further evidence of his special concern for animals.

Explanation:

I think that Mourad does show an unusual capacity to understand animals. This moves into the realm of concern for them. Mourad cares for the bird whose wing is broken and shows a unique understanding for the horse. The dogs that belong to Byro do not bother Mourad and Aram because Mourad "has a way with dogs." Part of this empathy and connection with animals might come from the fact that he and people do not immediately relate well. Everyone considers him "crazy" and does not pay attention to him in a serious way. His connection with animals helps to compensate for this, as the communication he has with animals is not tempered by the sense of judgment and stereotype that exists with humans. Mourad shows a special connection with animals because he lacks this with human beings. Saroyan seeks to make his character one that gains a complexity and depth with his interactions with animals. It is with this that Mourad is able to display a special concern for animals because of his special connection to them.