How does Mike Myatt’s assertion that “we have no control over the beginning of our life” (Paragraph 2) help support the theme of children being controlled in “The Storyteller”?

Myatt's 'Life isn't fair - deal with it' is a classic example of how certain methods, policies and ideologies effect our perspective and taking up on choices that we come across in life.

Explanation:

This story by Myatt is not only a direction invoking story but also a realistic reference for readers to understand how our own thoughts can lead us to choices that are not very fair. These in turn, are the ones that effect us later in life's decisions.

'The Storyteller' by Saki talks about similar concept of how people misinterpret and misunderstand that being good, doing good can lead us a happy and satisfying life. In the story of the bachelor it is a contrast where a girl who did only good ended eaten by a wild animal because of the 'good medal' that she wears - making a noise about her presence.

These two stories talk about how individuals in relationships, our children, partners cannot be controlled and taught about certain aspects in life. It solely depends on their perspective and their way of perception.