Reading Diary B: Sita Sings the Blues

I really like that they had three different stories going at the same time. The narrative, the blues songs, and the story about the modern day couple. I actually got my idea for my storytelling this week from watching this second half of the movie. I was a little worried I would not be able to come up with another story because I had already wrote two about the Ramayana, but I'm really excited about this idea! It actually didn't even come from a story in the film, but rather a song that a group of women sang.
Also, I finally made the connection the girl in the story was the girl who actually made the film. I really enjoyed this film. I also liked how the narrators pointed out something I know most of us were thinking. Why would Sita still be so devoted to someone who has treated her so badly? He is willing to send away this girl that loves him more than anything just to appease the people in the city. Then he makes her prove her loyalty, not once, but twice! I am married, and I know "true love" but I am not sure I would even go through that much for a guy. It reminded me of the article I found on how Sita was supposed to represent the ideal woman.

(Image Information: Rama thinking Sita is contaminated. Source: Nina Paley)