What interested me the most was the story of Sita's kidnapping by Ravana. I am using this in my storybook and am glad to have additional inspiration to make my story better. This part of the book did not expand much detail on this event. It does show Sita in a much more negative and angry way when she tells Lakshmana to go to Rama. Later Rama is much more angry when Sita is gone. This book seems to show the heroes as much more flawed humans than the heroic godly figures of the last reading.
I would like to include Jatayu's heroic rescue attempt of Sita and his demise. When found by Rama he says "Now I am ready to die, for I have seen your lotus face " and then dies(Page 44). I think this would be a cool event to include in a story. This also further shows how great Rama is and the respect and admiration he has. Also his funeral and how Rama respected him for his character rather that outward characteristics.
Rama and Sita
F.J. Gould, The Divine Archer, http://iereadingguides.blogspot.com/2014/05/reading-guide-week-1-gould-divine-archer.html
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