“The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse” is a story by William Saroyan about two Armenian boys, Aram and Mourad, who belong to the Garoghlanian family, known for their integrity and honesty despite their poverty.
- Beginning: The story starts with Mourad arriving at Aram’s house at 4 a.m., riding a beautiful white horse. Aram is shocked and excited to see Mourad with the horse, as their family cannot afford one.
- Adventure: Mourad reveals that he has borrowed the horse, which they decide to keep for a while. The boys enjoy riding the horse, and Aram tries to learn to ride, though he struggles initially. Despite their fun, there is an underlying tension because they know they must eventually return the horse.
- Resolution: Ultimately, the boys’ conscience gets the better of them, and they decide to return the horse to its rightful owner, John Byro. Byro, noticing his returned horse, acknowledges the boys’ integrity and doesn’t accuse them, understanding their youthful mischief.