One common theme that has been pulled from a good amount of readings of this course is that woman have an important role throughout stories. In some stories‚ they may not be one of the main characters‚ yet they still have a great impact on the main character. In this week’s and last week’s readings‚ there have been two woman in both texts who have been important and considered one of the main characters. One is Sita from Ramayana and the other is Scheherazade. Both of these woman play a big role
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The Ramayana and Sita Sings The Blues Art is a form of expression that lives on for centuries but changes in interpretation over time. What may be relevant in this time period may make no sense to the upcoming generations. Nina Paley’s film "Sita Sings the Blues" brings two cultures‚ traditions‚ values and time periods together to convey her message and bring relevance of her art across many cultures and generations. The Ramayana by Valmiki on the other hand is a very traditional epic which depicts
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Elements of the short story The Letter Characters Coachman Ali – Father of Marian who kept on waiting in the post office for a letter from his daughter. * He used to be a good hunter who retired after his daughter Marian left Postmaster – The man who ignored Ali’s request. * He found a letter addressed to Coachman Ali and he realized Ali’s situation as a father Lakshmi Das – A clerk which Ali gave five Guineas and asked him a favor that the letter from Marian must be forwarded
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women play significant roles are One Thousand and One Nights‚ the book of “Genesis" found in the Bible‚ and The Ramayana of Valmiki. The women found in these texts act as catalysts in the events occurring in each narrative‚ which ultimately progresses the text to reach its climax and resolution. The female characters in One Thousand and One Nights‚ the book of “Genesis‚” and The Ramayana of Valmiki
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of the story of Ramayana‚ duty‚ or dharma‚ has a more specific interpretation. Dharma is a set of laws or principles carried out with the purpose of creating social and religious order in the society. In this story of Ramayana‚ many times this duty conflicts with other values or personal desires‚ forcing characters to compare the choices of following the dharma or fulfilling another human value. Within the context of the relationship between Rama and Sita in the story "The Ramayana of Valmiki"‚ duty
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Main Characters of the Ramayana Dasaratha -- King of Ayodhya (capital of Kosala)‚ whose eldest son was Rama. Dasaratha had three wives and four sons -- Rama‚ Bharata‚ and the twins Lakshmana and Satrughna. Rama -- Dasaratha’s first-born son‚ and the upholder of Dharma (correct conduct and duty). Rama‚ along with his wife Sita‚ have served as role models for thousands of generations in India and elsewhere. Rama is regarded by many Hindus as an incarnation of the god Vishnu. Sita -- Rama’s wife
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Shaquille Burnett World Lit. 6th period Rama is the main character and superhero of this story. The main character is a hero‚ who is often possessed of supernatural abilities or qualities. Rama displays his supernatural abilities by being able to pick up a strong edged bow. Also later in the story he has the ability to fly and having the power to neutralize an arrow and fly a chariot. The hero is charged with a quest. Rama has to leave‚ because sita has two wishes and one
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In the early patriarchal era of the Ramayana‚ men dominated over the Indian societies. All areas of social prominence were entirely run by men in the form of warriors‚ priests and tribal chiefs. Women had very little or no power at all in the political and public arena. They were raised to look after their families as well as being dutiful wives. Women had the task of being loyal‚ faithful‚ loving and compassionate towards their husbands. Individual families were normally set up on a "Male authority"
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texts that are to persuade the devotees to think that their religion is more appropriate than the other religions and hence inspire them to stand together. A significant example of this controversy is the existence of three hundred Ramayanas by A. K. Ramanujan. Certain Ramayana among them pose Ravan as the virtuous hero in contrast to the existing idea of him being the villain. A contemporary instance of this conflict of perspectives is the presentation of the image of Shiva in different versions of the
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LEADERSHIP ----- (A PRESPECTIVE FROM RAMAYANA) I appreciate my team members‚ who put forth the qualities of leaders in its various forms. Furthering their vision I would like to contribute from my end the qualities of a leader as evident from the Hindu mythology “RAMAYANA”. The Ramayana is a classic example of an ideal leadership and is filled with various events which may be described as example of a good leader. As we all are aware that a good leader delegate his power and ask the subordinates
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