"A Secret Sorrow" is considered emotionally intense and pleasurably marvelous. It is a model-a sample of what a so-called formula fiction. Formula fiction is a type of writing that there are always happy ending. The story is predictable, and the characters are considered having good hearts. In the following is my response to this story.
Kai’s Uncompromising Love in A Secret Sorrow
Because of the male protagonist’s strength and great sacrifice for his love, A Secret Sorrow is my preference. Quite noticeably, Kai can be highly admired by his uncompromising love towards Faye.
Kai is persistent to make Faye marry him. He tries to express his true feeling—love and care for Faye—as Karen Zee wrote, “‘Because you’re some kind of baby factory? […]. I love you, not your procreating ability. So we have a problem. Well, we’ll learn to deal with it” (35). The first part of his thought can be implied that he gives up the desire for having children because of his love for Faye. The rest of his thought describes Kai as an open-minded person—an optimistic one. From this point onwards I feel that Kai is a role model of a man who is willing to overcome every obstacle for his true love.
His true love is revealed when he states, “‘No other woman can give me what you can—yourself, your love, your warmth, your sense of humor. All the facets of your personality that make up the final you […]. That’s what love is all about’” (34). Clearly, he loves Faye because of her values. He knows how to win the heart of a woman by expressing his deep thought inside. In short, he makes the story so emotionally touching and unforgettable.
This excerpt is romantic and enjoyable but didactic. Karen’s A Secret Sorrow connotes a lesson about life and love through character Kai and his willingness to share true fate with Faye. To me, Kai’s sacrifice and determination are the most important inspirations
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