Snapshots: The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse · Class 11 · CBSE · Science English

What does John Byro's reaction to seeing the horse reveal about the power of the Garoghlanian family's reputation?

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What does John Byro's reaction to seeing the horse reveal about the power of the Garoghlanian family's reputation?

  1. A.He immediately reports the boys to the police.
  2. B.He suspects the horse is his but cannot accuse the boys because he trusts their family's honesty.Correct answer
  3. C.He decides to give the horse to the boys as a gift.
  4. D.He fails to recognise the horse because it has changed colour.

Solution

John Byro recognises that the horse resembles his missing horse, but the family's reputation for honesty prevents him from making a direct accusation. His trust creates a moral pressure that eventually contributes to the horse being returned.

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