What is the make up requirement for the characters ‘Rama’ and ‘Ravana’ in a Kathakali performance---The Ramayana by R. K. Narayan?

A general structure of Kebyar music is in the form of KPP. KPP is an abbreviation of Kawitan(introduction), Pengawak(the main body) and Pengecek(conclusion). This concept are said to be derived from culturally valued dimensions of “threeness” such as the concept of tri-angga (an anthropomorphism referring to the head, torso and legs), three courtyards of the Balinese temple, the tri-loka(upper, middle and lower worlds of existence) and others. Like sonata allegro, KPP is mainly associated with a restricted “classical” repertoire. (Tenzer,2000:354). McPhee describes that pengawak is essentially static in form and mood, the Pengecet is dynamically progressive, passing through successive phases of rising rhythmic tension. (McPhee,1966:83)

Rama is exiled like Sanjata was. In the Ramayana, Rama’s stepmother convinces her husband to exile Rama so her son can be king. Rama’s goal was to defeat the king because it was his destiny even before he was born. Rama’s journey was to defeat Rava.

The ideological stand point here is good vs. evil. Rama and his allies are the good battling against evil. Rama had allies who understood his cause and went in

In the Indian culture, the Hindu religion played a major role in the story of Rama. Rama was guided throughout the story by his dharma. Dharma dealt with “the correct behavior and duty based on morality, duty, custom, law, virtue, and established order” (pg 242). Rama followed this principle when he accepted his banishment instead of being crowned king based on a pledge to his father made to his step mother.

Many of the characters in The Ramayana try to uphold their dharma. The Hero of the story Rama tries to uphold his dharma by being a good son to his parents by following his father’s wishes even after his death, and a good husband to his wife by never stopping to look for her until he avenges her capture. Joseph Campbell states in the hero’s adventure that “A hero properly is

In the play roles and relationships were used to show the roles of each person and what their relationship towards each other was. For example when Namatjira was on stage at one time he was going side to side (moving on the spot) and changing his voice like at times he would make his voice deep sounding rough ish then h would make his voice soft ish showing us that he was playing more than one person. There was also audience participation because he was being comical with the audience like for example

The dance-drama Kecak is not in a sense authentic to the Balinese culture. It is customary for dances to be accompanied by the instrumental music of the gamelan. The Kecak however, is set to the rhythm of a chanting chorus called a gamelan suara. The chants that go along with this performance

modernity came up. Both sources talked about this and both had very similar ideas. While there are many traditional aspects there are also many modern aspects in this novel. It is a battle for Rama about which side to pick or lean more towards. Rama sees this as less of a conflict and more of a privilege. She states on page 25, “It was a privilege of our generation to be the link between two periods in our history, one of domination, the other of independence. We remained young and efficient, for we were the messengers of a new design.” With being a part of a religion with such traditional values, it is hard for Rama to express freely her modern views of the world. Ramatoulaye does not allow disapproval to persuade her. She is able to remain her own person with her own

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In Kabuki theatre, everything that is seen on the stage is the result of a meaningful inner dynamic which completes the performance by the coordination of the actors with all the various components of the mise-en-scène and then by the traditions of all the various elements being assembled into an organic whole (Kawatake 1990, 247).

Constantin Stankislavski and Uta Hagan are considered to be two greats in the art of acting. After reading the excerpts from the packet, and the chapters in the book it is really understandable as to why they are so respected in this art. When taking a look into their work there are some similarities about their craft and technique, however there are also some differences, as Utah Hagen branched out as did many others. In this paper, I’ll be taking a look at where these pioneers of their craft share similar methods, and where they differentiate in the use of their technique.

Rama has many duties, including his duty to obey. Rama was treated unjustly on multiple occasions throughout the novel, yet he

Rama was praised for his adherence to dharma, yet at times it seems he is not as devout as everyone claims he is. From the beginning of the novel it is clear that Rama is supposed to be a role model and the ideal human embodiment of good dharma, but Rama isn't always in the right.

The measures Rama takes in defeating Vali in The Ramayana demonstrate his imperfections and negligence towards his own ethics and alter the way he is portrayed as a “perfect man”. After Vali finished ruminating about who could possibly be at fault for his defeat, he sees Rama’s name engraved on the arrow that had pierced him and proclaims, “Rama, the Lord of culture, breeding, discrimination, and justice. How could you do this? You have destroyed the firm basis of your own virtues” (Narayan 100-101). Vali distinctly demonstrates the anger and confusion he feels towards Rama. He knew that Rama was widely considered to be a perfect man who possessed the clearest of minds, and the greatest morality, justice, and integrity. However, when Rama cowardly hid behind a tree and killed Vali,

Rama then builds a giant bridge to Lanka. Everyone helped in the construction of this bridge. And Rama finally reaches Lanka. He then fights Ravan himself and badly humiliates him and defeats him with the help of the gods who are tired of Ravana's evilness. The final battle between them is crazy. The air is filled with arrows but Rama manages to fend them all off. Then a lot of different asthras are employed by both guys. When Rama chops off Ravana's heads and arms they regrow as quickly as they are severed. In the end Rama uses the "Brahmasthra"