I found it quite interesting that William Buck included all
of the evildoings committed by Ravana. This paints a more vivid picture with
which to evaluate him and allows the reader to better predict the outcome once
he hears about Sita. I found it significant that Buck included just how Ravana
came about obtaining all of the powers he eventually uses against Rama. He was depicted as being quite ruthless and
therefore it should come as no surprise that he fights Rama till the death.
I also appreciate how Buck includes a more thorough
description of Rama. Although Narayana did mention the quality of his
character, Buck provided clear-cut instances which provided an even better depiction
of Rama.
Also, I think the attention Buck placed on the Rakshasas in
the opening sections of this epic served an important purpose. In this story we
have a better feel for their history and why they lived in Lanka, Mount
Kailasa, etc.
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