Yet my father died, I was forced to the throne, and although I knew I was not ready, I coped. I learned. I became a King by having to behave as one, not simply because I was my father's son and had been told long in advance that I would become so.
The narrator reflects on the challenges faced when unexpectedly ascending to the throne after their father's death. Despite feelings of unpreparedness, they embraced the responsibilities that came with kingship. Through this experience, they learned and adapted to the role, ultimately growing into the position they inherited.
This journey highlights the difference between innate entitlement and the development of true leadership qualities through experience. The narrator's evolution into a King demonstrates that one does not simply become a leader by birthright, but rather through the trials and lessons encountered while fulfilling the duties of that role.
