Reading Notes: Divine Archer, Part B

The Divine Archer by F.J. Gould

- "Hanuman made himself as tiny as a gnat, flew into the city, unseen by the guards, and roved from one scene to another, admiring the riches and greatness of it all" (52)

*I'm greatly interested in Hanuman's ability to shapeshift.*

- "'I remember, beloved one, how, in the days far gone, thou and I were happy in our wedded youth; but the heart of Mandodari will never again know joy" (67)

*It would be interesting to delve into the relationship between the evil couple in the story. What if they're more in love than the heroic couple?*

- "Rama gave way to the will of the people. He sent his wife Sita out of his palace, to dwell in the forest in a new exile." (71)

*This decision still shocks me, even in this new version.*

- "'She holds you in her remembrance as as ever,' answered Valmiki" (75)

*But, what if she didn't? Ha ha.*

Rama and Sita (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

 Bibliography: The Divine Archer by F.J. Gould. Website: Internet Archive.