Week 4 Reading Diary A: Buck's Version

I found this version to be very interesting compared to the original version that we read. Although much longer, I think Buck's version goes into a much greater depth which only helps the reader to better understand the stories. I think his version provides a stronger background for those of us who have no previous knowledge of the tales told.

Interesting Points

• In depth descriptions of Rama's physical characteristics 
• Various time periods: when the stories actual came to be and now the time that they were being told during.
• The background of Ravana
• The background of Rama in detail and his reincarnation as Vishnu 
• Descriptions of Lakshmana, almost another version of Rama 
• Overall much better physical descriptions of all characters involved in every scene