An Analysis Of Farewell To The King When I first watched Farewell to the King, I simply thought that it was just the story of how an American GI, through a series of unusual circumstances, became the king of Borneo and then was forced to lead his tribe into a war that he no longer wanted any part of. Upon further analysis, it became evident that this was really the story of Nigel Fairborn who …showed first 75 words of 1207 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1207 total…British superiority, loyalty to the King of England and the desire to be a successful military leader, King Learoyd’s strength, compassion, and leadership changed his perceptions. King Learoyd taught Nigel that life was more important than man and that all men were free. This new found view of the man is totally contradictory to his previous attitude of British superiority and would effect his perceptions of the world for the rest of his life.