“Culture is the sum of all the forms of art, of love, and of thought, which, in the coarse or centuries, have enabled man to be less enslaved” (A. Malraux). There are many different cultures in the world but the Indian culture is a unique one. The Indian culture has been influenced by a history that is many millennia’s old, and still has a big influence on the world with over 1.2 billion followers who don’t just reside in India; but all over Earth itself. The short story, Ramu and Rani, is a cultural story from India and was written by Iqbal Ahmad. In this story, a soon to be married man learns about the tale of Ramu and Rani; two lovers and they’re struggle to be together because of culture. The short story, Ramu and Rani, written by Iqbal Ahmad, is a typical Indian culture story compared to Geert Hofstede’s cultural dimensions model. Ramu and Rani demonstrates similarities to Geert Hofstede’s cultural dimensions model through power distance, masculinity, and indulgence/restraint.…
5. Sachithanantham, Singaravelu. "Ramayana in Southeast Asian Oral and Literary Tradition." Ramayana: Reinterpretation in Asia. University of Malaya, Malaysia, Malaysia. 17 July 2010. Lecture.…
In this essay we are to compare and contrast the heroism, motivations and values of Achilles of The Iliad with the heroism, motivations and values of Rama. Achilles, is known as the greatest and fastest hero on the Greek side during the Trojan War, and is also the subject of Homer's great epic poem about the Trojan War, the Iliad. Rama is…
In today’s world we share many experience with other people from different parts of the world. In this analytical essay global conections and human experiences by will be explored by comparing and contrasting the novel Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah and the film Water by Deepa Mehta. The novel Chinese Cinderella describes Adeline's experiences growing up as an unwanted daughter and was published in 1999 and is a shorter version of her autobiography Falling Leaves. The film Water describes the poor treatment of widows in traditional Hindu culture in India during Gandhi’s time. Water was produced in 2005.…
The Story of India is a six set series that tells about one of the world’s largest democracies and the rising economic giant. It explains how India is known for its mastery for computer technology, spiritual traditions, and its many armed gods. It shows how the surviving civilization dates back to pre-history. It shows how, like other civilizations, India has experienced several outstanding golden ages in culture and art. It was the religious leaders and great thinkers that changed the face of the world. It sets out to show the glories and wonders of India, the diversity and richness of the people, landscapes and cultures, and drama concerning the past, (Wood, 2009).…
Epic heroes represent a valuable lesson in the authors epic, and misclassifying who the heroes are leads to the missing of thematic lessons. Epic heroes tell of a world of fantasy in which they fight demons, conquer seemingly impossible challenges, and work to keep their world at peace one journey at a…
Heroes are the game changers in society, who create the misfortune and accomplishment through their efforts. Throughout time, heroes have been represented in a variety of different ways. The Canterbury Tales and the Odyssey both portray their heroes far different than the other. In addition, heroes from the fifteenth century may be considered villains in today’s society. In conclusion, heroes are viewed in different ways because of perspective, the time period, and their self morals.…
Sita, who is fully devoted to Lord Rama, has to go through a purity test after returning from the Ravana’s Lanka. Why Lord Rama, another avatar of lord Vishnu, was skeptical of Sita, his own wife? Even after she is proved pure and honest, lord Rama banishes her from Ayodhya? What was Sita’s fault if she was kidnapped by Ravana? She didn’t even look at Ravana during her stay in Lanka and suffers the banishment for no reason. Why did lord Rama travel all the way to Lanka to rescue Sita, if he was to banish her…
Rama, known as a lofty ruler and an ideal hero for common Indian people, is considered as the representative of upper caste people in the poem. Instead of glorifying him as a deity, hero, or king, the authors choose negative words when describing Rama and his deeds. For example, in the original story, the monkeys are described as Rama’s ally; they help Rama to defeat the demons. However, in the poem, it is Rama “enslaves” them, forms the army, and “wants” them to destroy Lanka for him. They become victims while Rama turns from an inviolable hero to a tyrant. The authors also offer a different interpretation to the beginning of Indian history. They say, “Once Aryans on their horses/ invaded this land/ And we who were natives/ became the displaced” (p. 653, line 10-14). In the poets’ version, the upper caste people are actually invaders while the oppressed people the real aboriginal inhabitants of the land. The invention of the caste system, according to the poets, is not derived from the division of the primal man but the invaders’ intention to keep their racial purity.…
The goddess Sita represents the good in mankind, showing devotion and patience. Sita shows exceptional loyalty to her husband Rama, following him into exile. When Rama starts to leave the palace, Sita stops him and says, “I’m coming with you; my place is at your side, wherever that may be” showing her utmost devotion to Rama, and her willingness to sacrifice her lifestyle to be with him(Narayan, p.72). Similarly, when she is kidnapped by Ravana, she portrays her virtue of pureness. She keeps to herself all the while waiting for Rama to rescue her. When he does, and doubts her pureness, she exclaims, “Light a fire at once, on this very spot...O Agni,…
The Epic of Gilgamesh is a tale from ancient Babylon. Its hero, Gilgamesh the king of Uruk, is two-thirds god and one-third man. Throughout the epic, which consists of three stories, the character of Gilgamesh is developed. This is accomplished by changing the vices he possesses at the start of the epic, and replacing them with virtues he receives by its completion. “A virtue is a quality of righteousness, goodness, or moral excellence; any good quality or admirable trait of a character.” (Halsey Collier’s Dictionary 1114) “A vice is an immoral or harmful habit or practice; fault or fall” (Halsey Collier’s Dictionary 1111). Gilgamesh is not the only character in the epic that partakes of vices and/or virtues. Other characters, including Utnapishtim [ the survivor of Great Flood], Ea [the god of water], and Enkidu [the friend of Gilgamesh] exhibit similar character traits. In all four of these characters, their actions are the reason they possess either vices or virtues.…
Secondly, there are nine fundamental course concepts in the society and culture course. These concepts are Persons, Society, Culture, environment, gender, time, technology, power and authority. However, in my topic’s case, the concepts centered are culture and society. Different cultures have different perceptions about the significance of fairytale reading on both girls and boys’ intellectual development and I will thoroughly explore this by contrasting two particular cultures (e.g. Japan and Australia). Also, Societies have a particularly considerable impact on what fairytales children hear and how these fairytales affect their perception of the world around them and how much time parents should allocate to telling their children fairytales and I will meticulously explore these societal aspects by means of my reading of secondary research.…
In Ancient India, the Ramayana is the perfect example to describe the ideal Indian man and woman and, in a sense, the ideal love between a man and a woman. Rama, one of the main characters in the Ramayana, is the ideal Indian man because he possesses all the “proper” behaviors and traits that a man in that culture should possess. He stays true to his duty, rather than his interests. Rather than go against his father’s wishes…
The story of “A hero” focuses on the character Swami – a ten year old loving cricket boy and his relationship with his family, especially with his overbearing (dominating) father. The centre of the story concerns a family and their relationships with each other.…
Epic poetry stands alone as the most influential writing of all time (“Short History of English Literature”). No other authors created such exemplary masterpieces which provide cultural perspectives. Society worldwide has been molded significantly through the ages by the epic poets like Homer and Dante, inspiring stories of heroes, gods, and epic wars which have instilled strong morals throughout mankind. Without the sonorous writings, many successors to the epic authors would not have produced their famous works. These epic classics are the roots of the tree of literature. It is important to recognize and appreciate these world-renowned writers who have contributed so much to their country’s culture. In epic poetry, poets like Ovid influenced Shakespeare, so new forms of literature were created, Dante heightened religious believes in the Inferno influencing entire nations, children learned about morality from the Iliad and the Odyssey, and culture was preserved through the writings of the Ramayana (“Lecture on the Odyssey”).…