1) Thesis A thesis statement defines the main ideas and opinions of a paper. It is the “first impression” of a paper. It must include the topic / subject, your argument / opinion, and a major supporting details of your argument. It is an arguable statement that any intelligent person would agree is logical to argue. It is a place to tell your audience just what you are going to prove. 2) “Weak to Strong” D: This thesis does not have the subject of the paper nor does it have any reasons supporting the claim / opinion. A: Only the topic and opinion are stated, there are no supporting details of the claim. C: This thesis has the components, but is not as strong or as well done as B. It states the exact argument and what will be addressed, but no supporting details. B: This is the strongest thesis because it has the subject / topic, the reason for or against the topic, as well as the main supporting details. By having the second sentence, it contrasts the writer’s argument, showing that both sides of the topic will be addressed in the paper 3) “Guess the Thesis” Odysseus’ strength is formed by his steadfast endurance in the strenuous tasks he is put through, similar to the forging of iron. Just as they both are capable of destruction, they similarly gain strength through purity and change; although something like Odysseus’ homecoming can prove to be much more harmful and trying than that of which he worked to return to. Throughout Odysseus’ journey, the theme of strength…
The Ramayana, especially Sita, has been a topic of controversy among the feminist groups in Hindu society. From this controversy, there has been a progression towards changing the text of the Ramayana in order to suit society’s ever changing views. The last scene in the Ramayana has been altered to change Sita’s interaction with Rama, mostly in response to the changes of women’s social concerns because women don’t want to be viewed as an inferior being to men. There have been multiple variations…
He is the child of King Dasaratha and Queen Sumitra, and twin of Shatrughna. Lakshmana is depicted as a form of the Shesha, the ‘naga’ (snake) associated with the god Vishnu. He is forced to leave Sita, who was deceived by the demon Maricha into believing that Rama was in trouble. Sita is kidnapped by Ravana upon him leaving her. He was wedded to Sita 's younger sister Urmila. Ravana, a demon, is the king of Lanka. After performing severe reparation for ten thousand years he received a boon from…
The reason is because he is the only Rama’s companion who can help Rama to defeat Ravana and rescue Sita. Although Lakshmana is Rama’s dearest brother who is also in exile with him, Rama needs someone who is more devoted to him than his brother who sometimes questions Dharma. For instance, before they are in exile, Rama and Lakshmana were ordered by the sage, named Vishwamitra, to defeat the demons in the forest who interrupt Vishwamitra and other rishis from worshiping their gods. However, on…
This story provides an outlook of an ideal individual in the form of Rama who has tremendous control over his emotions, passion and words, an ideal wife in the form of Sita, ideal brother in the form of Lakshmana, ideal devotee in the form of Hanuman and finally ideal evil and villain in the form of Ravana. This story more often gives us an insight of our lives where we try to find within ourselves Rama, the epitome of Perfection. The very mention of the word Rama inspires us and somewhat…
am crowned as king. Lakshmana is furious with this decision. He says, ”I shall destroy anyone who opposes Rama’s right to the throne.” Rama calms him down and says to him, "No, Lakshmana. You know it is my sacred duty, my dharma, to fulfill these wishes.” Lakshmana knows that Rama is determined to leave, so he said to him, ”My brother, if you must leave Ayodhya, then I shall follow you.” His wife, Sita also said, "And, it is my duty, my dharma, as a wife to be at your side. How can I live…
The movie “The legend of price rama” it’s different than other animated movies, this movie have a different culture and a different story which is more exciting to watch and learn about different cultures. This film was made as a part of the 40th commemoration of India-Japan political relations and was taken a shot at by groups from both nations. It was released in the United States. The movie talks about a Royal family which is Dasharatha, the king of Ayodhya, had three wives and four sons.…
quiver on his back” (5 Key Aspects). Preparedness to defend the innocent against all those that intend to bring harm is indeed a righteous virtue. Rama’s willingness to wield his weapon of bow and arrow is evidence of his compliant immersion into the calling of his commitment and responsibilities of dharma. Since Rama is an avatar of Vishnu it would make sense that they would have some visual similarities. “He is depicted in princely adornments with a ‘tilak’ or mark on his forehead, and as…
Hindu god and a devout follower of Rama, which is one of the many avatars of the god Shiva (Wikipedia). Hanuman is a monkeylike deity who is one of the most worshipped figures in Hinduism (Wikipedia). He is known for his “bravery, perseverance, strength” as well as his abstinence from sexual activities and his loyalty towards Rama (Heaphy). Because of Hanuman’s loyalty to Rama, he is mentioned in the Ramayana, an old Sanskrit which depicts ideal characters such as “the ideal father, the ideal…
the ‘monkey lord’ is also known to be the eleventh rudra of Lord Shiva. He was sent by Mahadeva in order to aid Rama in his adventures. He was born to Kesari, a vanara king in Sumeru region and to Anjani. He is considered as an ideal devotee of Rama and is known to pierce his chest in order to show his devotion to Rama. He along with his allies, including Angada, Jambvana, Nala and Neela, with the aid of Sampati, elder brother of Jatayu, was successful in locating Sita by crossing the vast ocean…