- The idea that the author is a character in the story is very interesting to me. I wonder if Vyasa was actually the author, or if it is a storytelling device.
- The amount of characters in this story is confusing. I guess that is part of what makes it a truly epic story, almost like Game of Thrones or Lord of the Rings.
- A human being born with the powers of 8 gods is ever so slightly different from a god being born as a human. I think it will let Devavrata be his own character, separate from the gods whose powers he possesses.
- Ancient curses, like the one placed on Bhishma, are a classic plot device. I'm interested to see how Bhishma defeats this curse.
- I think Bhishma is showing a lot of honor by upholding his vow, and helping Vichitravirya get not one but three brides. Honor is part of what makes a heroic character I suppose.
- I also think the idea of winning in combat as opposed to feats of skill is an interesting twist.
- The similarities between Rama and Bhishma continue, Bhishma is also a world class archer. I think it says a lot about what skills Indians considered important at this time.
- I feel like a lot of the storytelling up to this point is buildup, and that many main characters and conflicts have yet to be introduced.
- Pandu's curse is very similar to King Dasharatha's. I feel like this curse is not as severe, but that remains to be seen.
- I feel like these two groups of sons living together under the same roof is going to lead to conflict soon.
- This middle parts of the story with Drona feel like they would be a training montage in a movie
- This story of the battle feels very much like a medieval story about knights.
- I like that characters like Drona are not necessarily good or evil - for instance, he trained the princes, but only so he could use them to take revenge.
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| Bhisma, courtesy of Hindutva |
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