Week 13: Reading Diary B

this week I chose to read the Divine Archer. I picked this story because it seemed different than most I have read, but just the name alone interested me because of one of my favorite stories I've written about the men having an arrow contest. I liked the style of writing from this author. It is kind of a shortened, somewhat poetic version of the Ramayana, my favorite epic. I think I want to write my story This week on Rama growing up. I love how in depth this version goes into Rama as a baby and growing up. I think this would be a great addition to my storybook because it could give a little back story on Rama and what went on before Rama and Sita united. This was one of my favorite stories!

Baby Rama (riversidetemple)

Divine Archer F. j. Gould (1911)

Week 12: Reading Diary B

I chose to read this story this week because I really love the Ramayana. I have come to love Rama's character, so I was immediately drawn to this story. I like that it's very focused on everything Rama is doing. The storyline is similar enough to some versions I've read in the past, but the style of wiring is very comfortable and easy to read, making it much more enjoyable to me. I want to focus on Rama and Sita for another story to add to my portfolio, except this time I want it to be a little more upbeat and happy. I loved my story based on Sita sings the Blues, so I think I'll enjoy this as well. I think I can pull a good excerpt from this story to twist into my own. I want to do another story that strays from the original plot quite a bit, so I can get creative. This will give me a good base to do so. 

Indian Storybook: Rama's Quest

Week 11: reading diary B

This week I chose to read Monro's writing on Rama and Sita. I loved the story I did about Rama and Sita earlier in the semester, so I was interested in doing another reading on the pair. I saw this reading had a love story, which is another reason why I was drawn to it. The only love story I have done so far is on Rama and Sita, and that story was not so lovey dovey, as it really focused on Sita being sad. This reading starts a little slow by giving some background information on what's going on. They explain how Sita was bestowed to Rama, and how it was decided that Rama would be the heir to the King. This story gives a little different perspective on Rama and Sita, which I enjoyed. I think I may want to write a sequel to "Poor Sita" using this story's different characteristics but sticking with the very modern approach I had taken with that story. I think this could be a great addition to my portfolio.



Rama and Sita Monro

Rama and Sita (Hanuman-Bhakti)

Portfolio Guide

Story 5: Kunti Says Goodbye
Kunti faces a difficult decision, and must choose between her life and her baby.

Story 4: Karna, You Are the Brother
Karna learns the dark secret that his enemy is actually his family.

Story 3: Who is the Strongest Man of All?
Drona holds an exciting tournament to determine the best warrior of all.

Story 2: Yudishthira Saves the Day
On a long, hot afternoon Yudishthira saves the lives of his brothers after a strange encounter with a mysterious voice.

Story 1: Poor Sita
An update on Sita and her rotten luck.  She cries out for help each time she stumbles, and eventually gets her way.  Inspired by the short film Sita Sings the Blues. This story is probably my favorite because it was the first time I got really creative with the original story and made it my own.