Portfolio Guide

1. The Lost Prophets - This story explores a more modern and altered version of Rama, Sita, King Sugriva, and Lakshmana. I wanted my story to be filled with realism and a somber ending to show the reality of how when there is one ending there is always a new beginning that will follow.

2. The Final Stand - This short story represents three important characters in the book version of R.K Narayan's "The Mahabharata." The Kauravas or the sons of Dhritarashtra, the Pandavas, and their wife Draupadi are the three main characters. My story is a spinoff of the original story with some added realism.
3. The Forgotten - This story is a remake of the comic book story, "She Gave Her Heart to Krishna." Mira, a princess, gives her heart to Lord Krishna and promised to only serve him. Her loyalty was tested when she marries a prince who tells her she cannot worship Lord Krishna. My narrative is about the similar struggles Mira is faced with but in a more modernized setting.
4.The World War that Changed Millions - This story was inspired by a comic book story called, "Chaitanya Mahaprabhu: The Miracle Messenger of Love." The story is about Chaitanya Mahaprabhu who showed a simple path to God when they were under place of strict Muslim rule. He showed that religion is a great way to safety. My story is a depiction of a World War Two and how many ran to a belief during that time as a way of seeking some type of refuge. Much like the comic book revealed is important to do in everyday life.

Week 15 Improvements for India Epics

I honestly do not have much to say in the way this class is going. I was one of the people during the survey of this class and said I enjoyed every bit of it. I think the ideas Professor Gibbs gave are great ideas. I would like that the class was harp more on individuality within the stories though. I felt some stories within the class that students wrote could have been better if the professor pushed for each student to write more of their own thoughts within the story. I felt some students did not add much of their own twist to the story and stayed too close to the original so they did not have to think too much on what their story would be comprised of. In all honestly though it did not mean I did not enjoy reading some of those stories I just wished there was more creativity. My favorite idea that was given by Professor Gibbs was her idea on revolving the weeks reading around themes. I think that would help each student cover more within the class. I think I stayed more towards my own theme and never allowed myself to venture out. I think with this idea students will be able to cover more material and maybe find a topic they thought they wouldn't like but ended up really enjoying. Overall I enjoy this class and to me there isn't much I would want to change.