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her, he immediately fell in love with his goddess. The authors use of
personification explains how he immediately fell in love with her
features.
The Temptress- The damsels anklets jingled at her feet when
she walked, her eyes flashed, her teeth sparkled, her figure,
waist, and bosom, were that of a chiseled figure(64).
Soorpanaka is an example of a temptress to Rama. When he first saw
her, he immediately noticed that her eyes flashed, her teeth sparkled,
her figure, waist, and bosom were that of a chiseled figure(64). This
shows how even Rama, one of the strongest of men, could not
withstand her captivating beauty. The quotation uses the literary
devise, imagery, by describing the appearance of Soorpanaka. This
further shows how Rama became mesmerized by her beauty, and was
tempted into loving her.
Atonement with the Father- For the first time in all these years,
my heart is lighter(151).
The atonement with the father is shown when Rama is reunited with
Dasaratha after his long journey. When Dasaratha descends from the
heavens, he tells Rama that, for the first time in all these years, [his]
heart is lighter(151). In other words, Dasarathas heart is lighter
because he knows that after Ramas fourteen years of exile, he is
finally able to take his fathers place as king. The incorporation of
personification further suggests that Dasaratha believes that Rama will
be fit for the position of king and will rule his subjects just as well as he
did.
Apotheosis- Ramas arrows had burnt off the layers of dross,
the anger, conceit, cruelty, lust, and egotism which had
encrusted his real self, and now his personality came through
in its pristine form(146).
The brief period of rest after Ravana is defeated demonstrates the step
of apotheosis. Ramas arrows had burnt off the layers of dross, the
anger, conceit, cruelty, lust, and egotism of Ravana, settling the
conflict between him and Rama. This shows that Ravanas true self was
revealed as good, in opposition to evil, and the battle was officially
over. In the quote, the use of personification emphasizes that war
between Rama and Ravana had ended. Because Ravana was defeated,
his true personality was shown, after Ramas last weapon,
Brahmasthre, pierced his heart.
The Ultimate Boon- The decorations and the extraordinary
workmanship of the armour on his chest were bloodcovered(147).
Lanka he pointed out to her the spot far below where Ravana
had finally fallen(152).
The step of crossing the return threshold is demonstrated when Rama
and Sita are returning in the Pushpak Vimana at the end of Ramas
journey. As they flew along, he pointed out to Sita the various
landmarks that he had crossed and when they reached Lanka, he
pointed out the spot far below where Ravana had finally fallen(152).
This is further proof that Ravana had been defeated, and the battle
was over. The significance of pointing out the spot helps the reader
understand that the journey is finally over, and Rama must return to
his normal life. In addition, the repetition of the words pointing out
emphasizes the fact that he is going back to the city to be crowned
king.
Master of Two Worlds- You are beyond everything; and we are all
blessed indeed to be in your presence(151).
Rama becomes the master of two worlds when he realizes the he is the
incarnation of Vishnu. He is told to be beyond everything; and
[everyone is] blessed indeed to be in [his] presence(151). This means
that because Rama has mastered two worlds and become Vishnu, he
is considered holy. An example of a literary devise is a hyperbole
because he is worshiped as beyond everything. This shows that
Rama has undergone a change from human-form to god-form.
Freedom to Live- At an auspicious hour of a chosen day Rama
was crowned as the emperor(155).
Rama experiences his freedom to live when he becomes king of
Ayodhya. At an auspicious hour of a chosen day Rama was crowned as
the emperor, and he was free to live his life as king (155). Because of
his coronation, this shows that his journey was officially concluded, and
his conflicts were over. The inclusion of syntax (type 21) indicates the
importance of Rama becoming king. This is necessary for the reader to
understand that Rama is beginning his new life as emperor.