Week 15 - Reflections

Looking back on this class, I would say that the primary thing that I can take away or say that I learned is that I actually enjoy a little bit of creative writing. Before the class started all I knew is that there would for sure be some reading and learning about Indian literature. I wasn't quite aware of the amount of writing, especially creative writing, that would take place. I have very much enjoyed the writing that I have done and the storytelling posts were definitely the thing that I looked forward to doing every week. The writing helped me learn more about myself as well as helped me realize that I enjoy it. For anyone that has enjoyed some of my writing: thanks for reading!

Week 14 - Reading Diary B

This diary is covering the second half of the Ramayan 3392 AD, Volume 3 graphic novel.

Ramayana 3392 AD, Volume 3

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The second half of this graphic novel starts out with the rebel force being ambushed by the forces of Baali the Monster. They were sent out to capture Angad, the son of Baali. They successfully fight back the great strength of Rama and his group and end up capturing Angad.

Rama and his group of rebels make a plan with Shugreave, Baali's brother, to somehow sneak into Kishkindha and rescue Angad. They plan to do this by flying an ancient aircraft through the cover of the clouds into Kishkindha. In doing so their aircraft becomes damaged and they crash land in Kishkindha.

After landing in Kishkindha, the group talks Baali into a "Fight of the Champions" to determine the fate of the rebels and of the future of Kishkindha. Rama, Lakshman, and Viv-Shan fight against the thanes of Baali which end up in a tie. This is where the third volume leaves off.

Overall, I very much enjoyed reading this graphic novel. Like I have stated before, the illustrations are much more detailed and colorful compared to the first volume. I really like how the author and illustrator include the "ancient" aircraft technology; the illustration looks makes it look like a World War II era fighter aircraft. I look forward to completing the storytelling from this graphic novel.