Another interesting story read in class was The Ramayana which was a epic poem which was much like a tragic love story at least for the Sita the main character. Story takes place in the 14 century starts off with a king who has four sons one of which is Rama. Rama who is portrayed something like the best man on earth was next to be on the throne however one of the king owed his wife kaikeyi a vow. She then asked for Rama to be sent away for 14 years. Although it pains the king he does it and Rama like a noble man does as his mother wishes. Sita being the good wife she is goes with Rama .
Eventually King Ravana ends up kidnapping her for a long time, and Rama goes to rescue her. Throughout the whole time Sita only concern is Rama. Eventually she is rescued but Rama no longer thinks of her as pure so then sends her away. Even though she was totally devoted to Rama. She goes away and actually has his kids and teaches them that Rama is the best . Throughout the whole story I was just amazed on how much patience she had with Rama. Twice he makes her undergo test of her purity and she passes. Sita was not one of my favorite characters. She proves to be faithful and pure but I couldn’t help just feeling pity for her. A total opposite of Medea ( main character of another story read in class) . Made me wonder what would Medea do in Sitas situation.
