Ramayana: Divine Loophole | Act One

Which character best exemplifies the hero archetype?

• Rama

• Brahma

• Dasaratha

• Bharatha

Which character best exemplifies the villain archetype?

• Indra

• Lakshman

• Shiva

• Ravana

Which character best exemplifies the ally archetype?

• Sita

• Rama

• Lakshman

• Kaikeyi

Which character best exemplifies the mentor archetype?

• Hanuman

• Vishvamitra

• Mr. Colon

• Tataka

At the end of Act One, Rama "[prepares] himself for a rough road ahead' (36). How might Vishvamitra's advice and training help Rama handle this rough road? Cite at least one specific piece of advice, and one type of training Rama has received from Vishvamitra, and explain how both might help Rama as he ventures into the unknown.