In this story, the narrator's cousin, Mourad, has the reputation of inheriting the crazy streak in the family. However, when we look at the way he is characterized, we get a different impression of his "craziness." Firstly, Mourad is considered crazy because he roars and sings when he is riding the horse. Arguably, though, this is not a sign of being crazy; rather, it is a sign of his happiness. Knowing how much Mourad loves...
In this story, the narrator's cousin, Mourad, has the reputation of inheriting the crazy streak in the family. However, when we look at the way he is characterized, we get a different impression of his "craziness." Firstly, Mourad is considered crazy because he roars and sings when he is riding the horse. Arguably, though, this is not a sign of being crazy; rather, it is a sign of his happiness. Knowing how much Mourad loves horses, this is not a surprising or crazy reaction to riding one.
Similarly, regarding the theft of the horse, we cannot call Mourad crazy for doing this. Given how much he wanted a horse of his own, we can empathize with his reasons for the theft. It is more apt to describe the theft as reckless than it is to say it is crazy.
Moreover, at the end of the story, Mourad returns the horse to its rightful owner, a sign that he understands that this was the right and ethical thing to do.
So, while Mourad's actions and behavior might be considered reckless, it is not a sign that he is crazy. Instead, it is a sign of his passion for fun and his love of horses.
No comments:
Post a Comment