The Ramayana Questions 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 […]
Based on R. K. Naravan’s version of The Ramayana and no other source, what are the main values that Hinduism wishes to promote?
PAPER ON THE RAMAYANA PAPER ASSIGNMENT: Submit a typed, double-spaced paper not less than TWO (2) full pages long–and not more than THREE (3) full pages long–on the topic indicated below. ASSIGNMENT TOPIC/PROMPT: Based on R. K. Naravan’s version of The Ramayana and no other source, what are the main values that Hinduism wishes to […]
Choose one of the narrative texts you’ve read, and compare it to an adaptation of your choice. Do a close study of both – what are the changes that were made in adapting the work?
WRITING ASSIGNMENT Choose one of the narrative texts you’ve read, and compare it to an adaptation of your choice. Do a close study of both – what are the changes that were made in adapting the work? Why do you think these changes were made – you may explore cultural, political, or social reasons and […]
Write a formal essay discussing the supernatural in The Ramayana. What role do the gods play in the work?
ASSIGNMENT Discuss the supernatural in The Ramayana. What role do the gods play in the work? Why might this be the case? This is a formal essay; follow the writing process (prewriting, drafting, and revision). This essay should have the traditional essay components: an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.
What did you come away with in regards to these epics all dealing with important religious and ethical questions about love, war, destiny, the nature of divinity and the nature of the universe?
This Unit introduced you to material ranging from amazing adventures to philosophical questioning of good and evil, divinity and destiny. You learned about the different ways that mythic, “epic” material can be handled in different civilizations. You read selections from two first century BCE epics, Roman Virgil’s Aeneid and one of two Indian epics: The […]