What were Ravana’s primary motivations through the course of The Ramayana? What obstacles did he encounter? What strengths could he draw on as he pursued his goals, and what weaknesses led to his ultimate defeat?
1) The Ramayana presents Rama as a god who temporarily takes the form of a human being. As the story unfolds, how does Rama come across as god-like–in other words, superhuman? Discuss two examples of god-like qualities that are attributed to Rama. At what points in the story does Rama become especially forgetful of the […]