Though the story definitely teaches that there is no
excuse, not even poverty, for taking something that is not yours, the bigger moral of
"The Summer of the Beautiful Horse" is that if one understands another's circumstances
and motivations, wrongs can be righted without anger or
retribution.
Some boys take a horse that is not theirs to
take. The owner catches them but rather than accuse and demand retribution, he shows
understanding even as the boys do not at first admit to the wrong doing. However, later
the boys do show understanding that this was wrong and make a sincere effort to return
the horse to the owner. In returning it, the owner takes into consideration and
understands the boys' circumstances and motivation. Without anger or demands for
punishment, he is able to see the situation clearly and realizes that the horse has
actually gained benefit from the situation. He is more behaved and manageable because of
the boy's interactions with him.
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