Reading Notes: The Divine Archer - Part B

Notes: 

After reading the second half of Gould's "The Divine Archer," I noticed that the author did not talk much about what happened after the war. It was briefly mentioned that Sita was staying with Valmiki and that she had her two sons, Lava and Kusa. I would change the version to why Sita was there in the first place. Valmiki was very kind to Sita. I would have Rama make a big decree as to why he had to banish Sita. I would change the story to have Sita tell Rama that she was pregnant after he banished her. Then, there could be nothing he could do to bring her back since Sita is very obedient when it comes to punishments or anything Rama says. It is important when Lava and Kusa are young that they know who their father is. I would mention that Valmiki told Lava and Kusa who their father was despite Sita objecting. Sita would eventually understand why Valmiki had to tell them. 

I could make change the story to where the sons go to fight their dad because of how Rama treated their mother especially when she was pregnant with them. There could be a whole fight scene between the sons and the father. The fight would be a draw, and Rama would give his sons the kingdom. He would then leave and live in the woods with his beloved Sita. I think that this would be a really fun take on Gould's "The Divine Archer." It may be a little different, but sometimes it is very important for the main character to see how he/she treated his/her loved ones. Loved ones will always be there for one another. So, now Sita will realize that Rama was not a good husband for banishing her, but forgiveness will overcome any other feelings she has. Then, they will out the rest of their days together as they once should have.

Sita telling Lava and Kusa stories about their father, Rama (Source: Pinterest)

Bibliography: The Divine Archer, F. J. Gould