Week 7 Reading Diary A: Rama vs. Ravana

This is a Reading Diary that details my thoughts from pages 325-373 of the Ramayana retold by William Buck.  

• It's kind of sweet that Shiva, the destroyer god, took Malyavan away from the battle.  
• I would actually like Mandodari if she wasn't married to Ravana.
• So charioteers are like a necessity for gods and demons ?
• The part where Rama cuts Ravana's heads as they grow back reminds me of the quote, "Cut off one head, Two more shall take its place."
• I don't remember the part of Ravana turning into Indra in the other version.  
• I feel like Ravana dies much faster in Buck's retelling. 
• The letter is an interesting addition to the story.
• Sita and Rama make me sad since I know what will happen in the end. 
• And this section ends with a happy ending….for now.  

(Rama in the Pushpaka from the Reading Guide.)