Reading Notes: Mahabharata, Part A

I have chosen to read the PDE version of Mahabharata because I choose the PDE version of Ramayana, and I really enjoyed that format.

 PDE Version of Mahabharata
  • Part A Notes:
    • Dhritarashtra and Pandu, by Donald A. Mackenzie found in Indian Myth and Legend 
      • In this episode, Vyasa is called on to produce children for Bhishma.
      • We also met Bhishma's sons.
      • It was written in third person.
      • It was formatted in paragraphs.
      • There was not much action; it was mostly an introduction episode.
    • Bhima and the Nagas, by Donald A. Mackenzie found in Indian Myth and Legend
      • Duryodhana tries to kill Bhima by poison, but it was a failed attempt.
      • Nagas are underworld serpents.
      • There was a medium to high amount of action in this episode.
      • This episode was written completely in third person.
      • This epic was in paragraph form.
      • It reminded me of Riverdale, most likely because of the serpents, or the fact that the plot would probably actually happen on a Riverdale episode.
      • The below picture is a statue of nagas.
(Photo by Stefan Magdalinski)
    • Drona, by Donald A. Mackenzie found in Indian Myth and Legend
      • In this episode we met Drona, and learned about his childhood best friend who turned into his enemy.
      • This episode had medium action because there was a bit of a verbal altercation.
      • It was written in third person and in paragraph format.
      • It has potential to be a good rewrite, if I only keep parts of the storyline.

Comments

  1. EmKayFebruary 18, 2019 at 9:10 AM

    Hi Hannah! I really like how you do your reading notes. They re so structured, and detailed. I like how they are to the point, as well. I find that I am always writing down parts of the book that catch my attention, or to remember how the story develops. I may try your technique soon, and have the bullet points. I also like how you refer the technique of the story telling, such as third person.

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