Ramayana

1. My reaction to the battle between Rama and Ravana was surprised. I was surprised because of the way Rama fought in the battle, he was very level headed, and he wanted to have a fair fight with Ravana, unlike Achilles from the Iliad.
        -Rama only used his bow and arrows to protect himself from in the battle and Ravana used every possible weapon he had. He used a trident, "maya", "thama"
        -Rama defeated Ravana with a weapon called the "Brahmasthra"
        -Rama treats Ravana with respect after he kills him

2. I believe Rama was able to Beat Ravana (even though Ravana had the advantage of 20 arms and 10 heads) because he was level headed throughout the battle and made smart decisions.

4. Rama's heroic code is to let his opponent have a fair fighting chance. He would never stab someone in the back as their retreating, he would want to fight the person face to face.

5. I don't think Ravana is heroic because he lacks certain qualities i believe hero's should have. Would not fight honorablely, if he got the chance he would stab Rama in the back, but Rama would want Ravana to have a fair chance.