Paper Proposal: Ramayana

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Paper Proposal: Ramayana
More than just mere stories, epics, dramas, and lyrics provide a deeper look at the strengths and failures of humanity. Still, an analysis of literary texts is needed before one can discern what these works are really about. Thus, in relation, the proposed paper will involve an analysis of the Indian epic "Ramayana", especially its different elements. The proposed paper will consider the different characters of the story, as well as the specific way in which they are described, while at the same time considering the lyrical expressions figures of speech, and the patterns of action.
More specifically, the proposed paper will look into the role played by fate in the story, especially in contrast to free will. This will be achieved by comparing the treatment of fate in two different texts by two different authors. More specifically, the character of Rama in Ramayana, who was fated to be a great leader, will be compared to the character of Oedipus, the king of Thebes portra...