(Image: Ravana's Death Source: Detechter)
Reading notes:
This week I get to read about the conclusion of Rama's story. Part C definitely set up the final battle well, but Part D contains all the payoff. Rama finally gets to face Ravana, defeat him, and save Sita. I'm still considering writing another chapter of my romantic comedy themed story (for Rama and Sita), and this dramatic conclusion could be a nice way to cap off that story. Additionally, I'll be looking for anything that might enrich my National Geographic story.
The Vanars are great engineers apparently– this development in their species could add to the National Geographic story. The real-life Rama Setu is fascinating! I would love to do a story about it and how this myth explains its existence.
Another episode between Ravana and Sita– there is a lot to choose from for the romantic comedy story. At this point, Ravana has had more interaction with Sita than Rama. Pretty strange.
Nagas are another mythical beast I can write about. Maybe I can turn the National Geographic story in a series.
The battle itself is full of dramatic moments I could write about. Ravana's brother is a fascinating character and his appearance increases the stakes of the battle. The conflict between Rama and Ravana is already personal, as Ravana stole Rama's true love. Now, Rama has killed Ravana's brother, raising the stakes for the conflict.
More mind games fro Ravana and son– could do a story about different mythological characters who use illusion and what that says about their moral standing.
Rama's brother kills Indrajit– this battle has created a true blood feud between the families of Rama and Ravana. You almost feel bad for Ravana when he loses his son.
Ravana is as dramatic in death as he was in life. Rama charges him with a flaming weapon and "smotes his iron heart." No remorseful monologue from Ravana and no mercy from Rama.
More sympathy being passed on Ravana's way during his wife Mandodari's monologue. She has lost so much at this point, and it is easy to be sympathetic towards her. I would like to look into why Ramayana creates such sympathetic characters on the villain side, rather than just having black and white characters, like many other myths.
Whoah! Rama rejects Sita after going through all the trouble to save her, not what I was expecting. She quickly wins his heart back after proving her loyalty, a fitting ending to the romance.
Rama's story has been very entertaining to read! I'm glad he finally returns from exile and is crowned kind– a very triumphant ending!
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