Week 4 Reading Diary: Sita Sings the Blues Continued

Sita Sings the Blues film by Nina Paley

Sita from Online Prasad

I think would be interesting to go through Rama's head when he banishes Sita. The pain and turmoil and uncertainty that he goes through when making that decision because he still loves her. Also the need for respect of his people that he doesn't have because he is with Sita is a huge issue for him. Then even more uncertain when he finds out that she's pregnant so soon after getting back. Is it his child or not?

It could be a good story to go more into depth of Sita's relationship with the monk. He was a great support for her and would listen to her when she had no one else. It would be nice to elaborate on that relationship and the types of conversations they would have had.

I feel for the twins of Rama and Sita because they are growing up with a mother that is banished into the forest and a father that has nothing to do with them and yet they still sing songs about drama and how great he is. I feel like they might have had some sort of rebellious stage and it could be interesting to write about. Also, I feel like they should be completely angry that their dad does not want to bring Sita back with them at the end.

I like what they said about the unconditional love of Sita towards Ramayana and how it may be was poisonous to the relationship. He didn't treat her right and it's sad that she can't get over him. However, a lot of women that are abused in their relationships kind of go through the same thing.