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I feel that as the reading continues, it is becoming more and more complex. It is a bit difficult for me to keep track of everything, and even more so than before. However, out of all of the chaos that occurred in this reading section from the search parties to Hanuman's entry into the epic, the one thing that stood out to me was how Ravana abducted Sita. | ||
| A painting of the Abduction of Sita, Source: fineartamerica.com |
I can't help but wonder, if Sita's personality had been the opposite or if she had chosen to go with Ravana willingly how different the story would have been. I think it would have been incredibly interesting to see Sita turn out to be in love with Ravana and have made a plan to run away from Rama. I do realize that this goes completely against the entire story of the book and also changes the entire epic love story, but I'm just beginning to discuss the possibilities. What about after Ravana abducts Sita? Maybe there could be a scene where he chooses to show his affection with a romantic gesture? There is so much that could easily be tweaked to give a surprising twist to the current story.
I had the same thoughts about Sugriva. When she was taken by Vali, what could have happened next? Could he have been kind to her or been terrible to her? Would he have been willing to care for her as her husband had or would he have fallen in love with her? After all, anything can happen in a story if you're the writer.
Despite, all of the questions I am glad that we are finally getting to a climax! I have to say I felt that the story was getting a bit boring to be honest, but it's back to being interesting, yet again! I cannot wait to begin writing my own version of the story.
All information has come from Narayan's Ramayana, (link to Reading Guide A).
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