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Ashoka Grove was a beautiful resting ground in the middle of a dark, evil-ridden forest. The flowers ranged from pink, puffy ashoka blossoms, orange lotuses, to beautiful Malobar daffodils, orchids, and magnolias. The aroma was overwhelming and enchanting. It was a scene so serene. The crisp, warm spring breeze would blow and pick up the swirling pool of petals collecting on the ground  in a whirlpool and sweep them up into the air. The whistle of the wind was a harmonious sound to the ears of the grove's visitors; it is a sound so hypnotizing and enticing that the visitors go numb to the razor-sharp teeth of the rakshasas that are sinking into the veins of their warm, fleshy necks and limbs. For years, Ashoka Grove was a hot attraction. Thousands of visitors would venture across the world to experience such a magnificent wonder of Mother Nature. People from all walks of life could be seen lying down in the mounds of petals on the ground trying to make a "flower angel....

Sita Cries A River.  Commons.Wikimedia This Part B of the novel immediately gave me an idea about how I'm going to build my storybook. My storybook is going to  be a visual album; the same format that famous singers and songwriters have released to the public. I have a love for music and I feel that I could really incorporate this aspect to enhance the creativeness of my assignment. This half of the Ramayana   illustrated more moments that the Public Domain Edition didn't capitalize. There were several sections in Sita Sings the Blues  that she sang and was given time to lament. I do feel that her character was weakened. She was portrayed as a stronger individual and asset to her husband in the PDE unlike this version. Furthermore, I like how the producer actually uses the color blue to illustrate her sadness. Even the content of the songs reflect the moments passing by.  The image above made me think about Justin Timberlake's song, Cry Me A River, whic...

Sita Sings the Blues Frame from Nina Paley.  Creative Commons I really liked this film depiction of the Ramayana. It included a lot of the details concerning Sita's feelings. The story was a combination of several stories that explained the Ramayana. This film took a comical and almost satirical approach. The images in the video were obnoxious, but it kept the reader involved. Some of the commentary included, "Sita and Ravana made their way to Sri Lanka, but they really meant Lanka." I feel that I could use this same approach with my story book. I could make small changes to names and places.  Furthermore, this story depicted Sita as more of a damsel. She seemed to need Sita's permission for a lot of her activities. Sita explicitly stated this during her interaction with Ravana and his coercion to marry him.  Sita singing the blues is a great way to personify her feelings and to advance the plot. I like how at one point in the film she is singing and the reco...