March 17,2024
Naga Mandala
By
Girish kannada
1. How did the setting and stage design in the YouTube play contribute to your understanding of the story and its themes? Did it enhance or detract from your interpretation of the original text's setting?
Answer 1 : In the YouTube play, Rani's scene is shown first, while in the tax book, the flames scene is shown before Rani's scene. I believe the additional scene is just an extra add-on, as in the tax book, Rani is shown after Flames arrives."
2.Were there any significant differences from how you imagined them while reading the text? Mention them.
Answer 2 : "While I don't have personal experiences or imagination, I had no expectation based on the text that Naga could take on a different form in the gap between expectations and reality and that he would help Rani and come to her every night to romance her because of Appanna's distant behavior. We discussed how significant differences arise in how characters are portrayed or how certain events unfold, compared to what one would expect from reading the text alone in "Naga Mandala" by Girish Karnad, a captivating play that explores themes of love, desire, and identity."
3.Discuss any cultural or historical elements presented in the YouTube play that were not explicitly mentioned in the original text. How did these additions enrich your understanding of the narrative?
Answer 3 : In adaptations like the YouTube play of "Naga Mandala," directors often add cultural or historical elements to enhance the narrative. These additions might include traditional music, dance, or visual motifs that deepen the audience's immersion in the story's setting. Additionally, incorporating elements of folklore or mythology can enrich the audience's understanding of the cultural themes explored in the original text.
4.Overall, how did watching the YouTube play enhance or change your understanding of "Nagamandala" as a literary work? What insights did you gain from experiencing the story visually that you may have missed while reading the text alone?
Answer 4 : Watching YouTube drama or reading origin the book of Nagamandal as a literary work, we remember more of the characters we see. Reading text alone, we remember nothing. So, in my opinion, we remember more of what we see than what we read."
5.Write 10 lines on the play 'NagaMandala'
Answer 5 :
1.The play "Naga Mandala" first begins with a man sitting in a ruined temple and several frames surround him.
2. Then all the frames gather and chat about their respective houses.
3. The story revolves around Rani, a neglected wife who finds solace in the spirit of a Naga.
4. She forms a bond with Cobra(Naga), who transforms into a handsome young man, Naga.
5. Rani's newfound happiness is threatened by social norms and jealousy.
6. The play contains elements of folklore and mythology, especially the Naga cult.
7. Naga's love for Rani is tested when he gets caught in a love triangle.
8. After learning that Rani is pregnant, Appanna gets angry with her.
9. Finally, Rani faces her fear and the snake wraps itself in Rani's hair.
10. "Naga Mandala" is a poignant tale of love, sacrifice and redemption.
