The idea of ​​having a power that could control and influence your thoughts and opinions regarding politics, social issues, and values ​​seems like it could only be possessed by a supernatural being. This power has a significant impact in our daily lives; this power is media Tony Schwartz describes it as being “the second God”. As many media tools are a double-edged sword, they possess powerful social influence that can be good or bad. In the stories Two Kinds and Boards, both authors reflect how the power of media has influenced our perspective as a culture and an individual. In the story Two Kinds, Amy Tan depicts the influence of media on a mother who focuses on American culture to achieve success for her daughter. In Boarders, Thomas King depicts this media influence on a girl whose mother fights for her identity and embraces her culture. Nevertheless, both authors create a similar direct structure for the stories. In both stories, the concept is presented through conflict between mother and daughter. They also use symbols to represent significant aspects of media influence. Both authors create a significant moment of excitement and anxiety that helps the reader conclude what consequences will happen next. Comparing the two stories, it becomes clear that embracing one's identity and being proud of one's culture is the power that can overcome the media's power of influence. Both stories follow a similar pattern in their structure. They are both direct and simple with a first-person narrative. In both Two Kinds and Boarders, the authors provide an introduction to the story that shows the reader an overview of the main characters in the story. In Boarders, the story begins with the phrase:...... middle of paper ......ore and look what happened. She was the one who was stupid” (67-68). This moment shows how determined the mother is to believe that success lies in being a child prodigy, reflecting the degree to which she is influenced by the media. In the short stories Boarders and Two Kinds, the authors present the impact of media on our society and how it influences cultures. Both authors create a simple straightforward structure that makes it easy for the reader to follow the plot of the story. Both authors represent the influence of the media in a conflict between mother and daughter. They also use symbols to signify important points about the media. Both authors create a moment of excitement that makes the reader anxious to wrap up what happens next. Comparing the two stories, it becomes clear that embracing one's identity is the power that can overcome the power of the media..