Sunday, April 30, 2017

Reading Notes: Dutt-M. Classic Tales (B)



  • What if Suruchi felt bad for Suniti because their husband neglected her? And the two women got together?
  • I wonder how things would play out with the wives if somehow there was an accident where the son of the favorite wife died?
  • Dhruva was a very mature and brave kid!
  • It'd be interesting to tell this story through the eyes of one of the wives.

  • What if Sabitri was known for being the ugliest girl ever?
  • It'd be interesting to do a story that talks more about why the messengers of death and Yama could not get close to Sabitri.
  • I love the persistence of Sabitri!!! Best love story ever!

  • What if there was some kind of battle between the women in all of the stories we've read of who loved their husband more?
  • ooooh Debjani got friendzoned! It'd be funny to make this story into a modern version.
  • I'd love to see a showdown between Debjani and Sharmista by her catching Sharmista and her husband sneaking around.
  • It would be interesting to see the Harishchandra story in modern time, where technology could play a role.
  • The part of Harishchandra where he sells his wife and gives away his son could definitely be made into a story!
  • What an interesting twist for the gods to start worshiping a king!


Bibliography: Gleanings from Indian Classics, Volume 1: Tales of India by Manmatha Nath Dutt

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