By: Donald A. Mackenzie
Earlier this week, I had wondered about how Rama's three brothers would handle the fact that Rama was continually praised and rewarded. While previous stories have shown Lakshmana's dedication to Rama, this is the first time we really see Bharata and Shatrughna displaying their loyalty to him as well. Bharata is murderously angry with his mother, and Shatrughna is ready to slay Manthara (the woman who deceived Kaikeyi) for causing the exile of their brother, but both stop so as to not lose Rama's respect. The three brothers obviously hold Rama in high regard and as of yet, have not displayed any disloyalty or jealousy towards him, with Bharata going so far as to refuse the throne to make sure Rama is king.
By: Donald A. Mackenzie
This is the first time we're seeing some humor from Rama. Up to this point, he's been super noble and straight faced in every story, but here he pokes some fun at Shurpanakha and Lakshmana. After she willingly tells him that she's a rakshasa, Ravana's sister, and is ready to devour Sita and Lakshmana, Rama has to hide his laughing face to suggest that she pursue his brother, which I think gives a more playful side to Rama that we hadn't yet seen.
(Rama refusing Shurpanakha; Image Source)
By: Frederika Richardson
This is the first time we get a glimpse of Ravana and it certainly didn't disappoint. He is quite terrifying and you can tell in the way he talks that he is blood thirsty and ready to avenge his sister and his brothers. I could see him being portrayed by someone like Christopher Walken playing an angry mob boss. He's initially oblivious to what's going on in the world, just simply enjoying his power, but once he hears of his sister's shame, he is ready to unleash hell on those who caused it. This story is definitely the turning point, as now we have met our main antagonist.
(Ravana with his ten heads and 20 arms; Image Source)
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