People’s feelings and emotions are applicable to all and it has been evident that feelings of attraction are true for everyone. There are very many people in the world and what they like and do not like differs in a major way.
“What Kind of King” by Barrie Jean Borich, writes about the relationship of two women and their feelings towards each other. The purpose of the piece is to show how it does not matter who someone is, what their preferences are and what their personal style or character centers on, love is the same for all people. It is made to unite everyone by the same general principle—that it does not matter how others view a person, most important is to stay true to who you are and what you love. The message of the story is to show that people should not judge others according to their sexual orientation, looks and attractions. Every person is the same in their emotions, thoughts, pride and sadness. It educates the public on how not to behave because in the end, they not only hurt others but also make a fool of themselves for being so judgmental and childish. The target audience is people who are unaware of the world where love transcends all borders. There are those who think that true love can exist only between a man and a woman and the fact that it does exist between people of same sex, who feel drawn towards each other, proves them wrong. It happens not because they think they will stand out thanks to their difference, it just feels right and they cannot do anything about it. It is directed at people who point fingers, laugh and say hurtful things just because they do not understand something or have insecurities and complications of their own. It is a way for them to reassure themselves that they are better, when in fact they are not and so, this piece shows them how ignorant and immoral they are. The language of the story is very heartfelt and natural. It describes the most private feelings and uses language that is shared between two people who are a couple, dating and are much in love. It mirrors the emotions that people have towards one another and makes the reader connect with them in a personal way. Introduction of the piece starts out from afar, giving general descriptions and the reader is not quite sure what the main idea of the work is. At the same time, it creates an interest to find out what the goal is and how it will develop. The conclusion, on the other hand, connects all the points and shows the big picture that is representative of the human feelings and the society. The story is effective and influential because it opens up a deeper understanding of a world that is not seen by most. People live their lives without wondering and knowing how others live, especially if they are of other sexual orientation. Since it is known that people are very judgmental and quickly jump to senseless conclusions, women and men often have to hide their true emotions towards their same sex partners. This story illustrates that every couple’s world is filled with doubts, frustrations, insecurities and passion, no matter how they look on the outside.