Question 1.
Aram did not think they had stolen the white horse even though they kept it with them for a long time. Why did Mourad steal the horse? Why did they return it?
Question 2.
What impression do you form of the narrator (Aram) after reading the story?
Answers
Answer 1:
Aram did not think they had stolen the white horse even though they kept it with them for a longtime because in his opinion it would become stealing only when they had the intention to sell the horse for money or keep it with them forever. Therefore, they did not think they had stolen the horse. Mourad stole the horse because he had passion for riding; but he was too poor to buy a horse. They returned the horse back because their conscience instructed them to do so. The meeting with John Byro changed Mourad’s mind and heart. John Byro did not claim the horse, though he felt that it was his lost horse. He only spoke about the honesty of their family which prompted them to return the horse to its rightful owner.
Answer 2:
Aram is a nine years Armenian boy who narrates the story. He is longing for a joyride on a horse. He is the only character in the story who not only narrates incidents and actions but also gives useful information about other characters and their traits as well. He also provides the description of the Garoghlanian, tribe, their traits, etc. He finds it hard to believe that Mourad has stolen a horse because he comes from a family that firmly upholds honesty as their special trait and are proud of it. In his opinion, stealing a horse for a ride is not the something as stealing something else, such as money. He convinces himself by saying this that it would become stealing when they offer to sell it. Aram enjoys riding the horse. The temptation to ride a beautiful horse cannot be resisted by him. Aram loves adventure that’s why he decides not to talk about the stolen horse.
Answer 1
Even though they had the white horse for a long time, Aram did not believe they had stolen it since, in his perspective.
- It would only become theft if they had intended to sell the animal for cash or keep it with them permanently. They did not believe they had stolen the horse as a result.
- Because he loved to ride but lacked the money to buy a horse, Mourad stole the animal. Their conscience compelled them to give the horse back, so they did. Mourad's intellect and emotions were altered by his meeting with John Byro. Despite believing that the horse belonged to him, John Byro did not claim it. He just mentioned their family's honesty, which led them to give the horse back to its original owner.
Answer 2
A definitive impression of the narrator is formed after reading the story.
- The story is told by a nine-year-a old Armenian child named Aram. He yearns for a horse-drawn carriage excursion. He is the only character in the novel who provides knowledge on other characters' personalities and traits in addition to happenings and deeds. He also describes the Garoghlanian tribe, their characteristics, etc.
- He comes from a family that strongly believes in honesty as their distinctive quality and is proud of it, thus he finds it hard to accept that Mourad has stolen a horse. According to him, stealing a horse for a ride is not the same as stealing another item, like money. By saying this, he persuades himself that if they offered to sell it, it would be theft. Aram likes to ride the horse.
- He cannot resist the temptation to ride a lovely horse. Aram chooses not to discuss the stolen horse since he enjoys adventure.