Background Written by William Saroyan. Set in an Armenian immigrant community in rural California. Narrated by Aram, a 9-year-old boy. Explores childhood adventure, honesty, and family honour. Garoghlanian Tribe Armenian immigrant family in America. Poor but famous for honesty and integrity. Strong cultural values and family pride. Their reputation influences the actions of Aram and Mourad. Summary Aram wakes up and sees his cousin Mourad with a beautiful white horse. Since their family is poor and honest, Aram is surprised. Mourad claims they only “borrowed” the horse. The boys secretly ride it every morning. Aram struggles to control the horse, but Mourad rides it skillfully. They hide the horse in a vineyard barn. John Byro, the horse’s owner, reports it missing. He later sees Mourad with the horse but trusts the family and does not accuse them. The boys feel guilty. They secretly return the horse. John Byro later says the horse has returned and is even better behaved. Aram fondly r...
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