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(Photo of Ravana and Sita, obtained through Google search and can be found  here ) ****perspective of Sita***** Its been months since I have last seen my lovely Rama, and oh how I miss him. I miss seeing his sweet face, him holding me to remind me I am protected from the dangers of the jungle. I get solace looking up at the night sky, knowing Rama is looking at the same stars and moon, and that one day we can look at them together. Ravana's soothing tone sometimes tempts me to succumb, shamefully I admit, but I know Rama wouldn't leave me here. After everything we have been through and everything I have given up. He knows how dearly I love my family and how hard my decision was to follow him, he values that and I know that.  I saw Hanuman about a month ago, but a whole month has passed, but still nothing. My greatest fear would be that he told Rama of me, and Rama could care less. We will see. ******a few weeks later****** I'm still lonely waiting for Rama...

(One of the video stills from the movie, Sita Sings the Blues ; can be obtained  here ) I watched Sita Sings the Blues by Nina Paley. The movie makes some great points. For one, how wrong it was for Rama to banish her after proving herself after the fire test. Sita was taken against her will, and the very fact she was left her life to follow him but also was willing to do the test shows her love and how much she values Rama's opinion. Yet, it still can be understandable why Rama had fears and if this test would dispel it, that seems kind of fair. The fact even after she has proven herself, Rama doesn't reciprocate the same feelings. This is sad, but the film also points out how Sita was too devoted to Rama. He never asked her to leave her family, and she wants to be with him so she knowingly took on this burden herself when she did not have to. I will admit, before the movie, I mostly considered Sita's position because I feel there is always this standard for women...