In this section, I continue to be drawn to Rama. Although he
is the obvious choice of a character to follow he continues to exemplify
characteristics that grab my attention. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching the
conflict between Rama and Ravana unfold. This week Sita added to the conflict
in a great way. Although the two are not exactly mortals they still have this
element of men fighting over a woman that is so often played out in present day
novels and movies. Sita is the perfect component to this feud. She provides the
element of love into the story, which everyone knows always, impacts the
actions of other characters involved. Another factor I have enjoyed seeing
develop is the idea of good versus evil within the plot. Rama definitely has
taken on the persona of the good character as it is easy for the reader to
choose to side with Rama from the beginning against Ravana. Also, I have found
myself rooting for Rama and Sita. As a reader, when you have invested into a
character like Rama who you begin to cheer for you feel as if you have a dog in
the fight as some people like to say. I almost found myself worried that when
Hanuman and Angaa reached the sea they had not been able to find Sita, however,
the setup at the end for Hanuman to cross the ocean leaves the reader confident
in the next chapter of their journey for Sita. Although during this section it
was easy to get worried about their journey you can see that the journey is now
beginning to appear to have restored hope for everyone in Rama’s court.
Hanuman and Rama discussing the search for Sita.
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