Ramayana Divine Loophole-Exploring the Big Idea

Which sentence supports the following big idea;

It is important to follow one's instincts.

• Rama did not think that instincts are not important.

• Lakshman, ever cautious, told his brother that there was something odd about the deer, Rama agreed."

• Love out way all forms of instincts.

• "Still mesmerized, Sita begged Tama to catch the animal for her."

Which of the following statement supports the big idea:

Revenge is a powerful motivator.

• "Lakshman, ever cautious, told his brother that there was something odd about the deer, Rama agreed."

• Rama fails in his duty or dharma to protect his wife.

• "The demonic deer grinned, oozing blood from its mouth, and told Rama that today he would atone for his previous crimes."

• The monks gave Rama some important sage about seeking revenge.

A big idea from the text is Evil can be deceptive, which sentence below supports this big idea.

• "Her graciousness was not returned in kind, for the moment she stepped out of the protective circle, the man transformed into the demon king."

• Sita was naive and often did what she wanted to do.

• "But Lakshman did not budge, for he knew his duty was to protect Sita"

• All of the demons were kind and gentle.

What big mistake did Rama make in Act II?

• Rama's mistake was giving into Sita's request to catch the deer even though his inner voice tells him it is something wrong with the deer.

• He uses the divine arrow at the wrong time.

• He wanders in the jungle for 13 years, and he should have returned home.

• He never made a mistake.

What was the mistake that Lakshman made?

• He listen to what Rama told him to do.

• He did not want to make Sita angry, so he went on his way.

• He did not make a mistake.

• He makes the mistake of disobeying Rama's order to stay with Sita and protect her life.

Which statements below reveal the lessons learned of Rama, Lakshman, and Sita from their mistakes?

• Even a hero has flaws.

• Kharma cannot be avoided. A person's actions have consequences.

• Evil always comes out on top.

• Sita did not make a mistake.

Which of the following is the correct definition for the word: monomyth?

• A classic story about a villain creating havoc, which is found across all cultures and time periods.

• A classic story about a hero who goes on an adventure, faces a crisis, and wins, then returns victorious.

• A fable that teaches the reader a lesson or shows morals that should be followed in everyday life.

• A story about aliens invading the world found across many different cultures.

What is the definition of the archetype for a hero?

• A character who is a personal role model, advisor, guide, or teacher.

• A character (usually antagonist) who is only interested in achieving their personal goals usually at the cost of others

• A character who supports another in their cause.

• A character (usually protagonist) who rises to the challenge and navigates obstacles to achieve a goal

What is the definition of the archetype for a shadow/villain?

• A character who supports another in their cause

• A character (usually protagonist) who rises to the challenge and navigates obstacles to achieve a goal.

• A character (usually antagonist) who is only interested in achieving their personal goals usually at the cost of others

• A character who is a personal role model, advisor, guide, or teacher.

Who is the shadow/villain in Ramayana: Divine Loophole?

• Lakshman

• Rama

• Ravana

• Nosey Demon