Week 3 - Reading Diary A

I'm not surprised at all that Ravana succeeded in kidnapping Sita. It was the most natural way for the plot to go. It was also very obvious that Jatayu would not save Sita in order for the plot to proceed further. So far the surprise factor has not been too high in this book. Maybe because I already know bits and pieces of the story from the past. Finally Hanuman makes a notable appearance in the story although I don't understand the whole theme behind Hanuman initially disguising himself to Rama. Hanuman is a very popular Hindu deity and one that I have seen pictures of a lot since I was a kid. I understand that Sugriva had to seal the cave in order to contain the demon, however he did it so easily considering his brother was inside. This causes a giant feud between the two brothers which ends with Sugriva fleeing to a mountain his brother's accursed self cannot go. Vali takes Sugriva's wife and son as well. Rama feels bad for Sugriva and helps him kill Vali by hiding in a tree and shooting Vali with an arrow. As time passes, Sugriva does not make do on his promise to build an army to find Sita. Lakshmana goes to visit Sugriva and he realizes the error of his drunken stupor and apologies to Rama. Sugriva eventually amasses a large army to help search for Sita. Hanuman and Angada