what evidence is there that the final battle is a spiritual or psychological one, rather than a literal one.  Think about what clues are given, and how they connect with Hinduism.

Is Rama unfairly sexist?  Why or why not.

How's your kharma?  If you had one do-over, one day to live over, what would it be? How would it change the outcome today?

Why is Rama so inclined to sympathize with Sugreeva?  Citing several examples from the latter part of the chapter, defend Rama's and Vali's argument, using your own moral reasoning, then in another paragraph, compare the situation to  modern international politics and conflicts.

What is Bharatha's mother's initial reaction to the news of Rama becoming king? How does the nurse change her attitude towards Rama? What should Dasaratha do in this situation (what is his dharmic duty)?

Cite at least two examples (with pg. numbers) in the first two chapters of Ramayana where you see evidence of the divine being IMMANENT, and discuss how they fit this criteria.  Make also, at least three instances of appearances being ILLUSORY and what these might mean.