Week 11 Story Planning

Story Planning

"The oldest princesses returned to her love.. and Bhisma didn't care. So why kidnap them in the first place. The 2 princesses that stayed seems unwise. Amba belonged to Bhisma but why? He could never marry. Amba kind of did ruin her life. Her anger was a little much though. Why wasn't she more mad at the kind brother.  The fight scene is intense. They cannot kill each other, so Bhisma's will prevailed. "

I liked this part of the Mahabharata. I like the idea that Amba "belonged per say to Bhisma, but Bhisma WOULD NOT BREAK his vow to celibacy. I think her revenge plot comes out of a place of hurt which is not fair but makes for an interesting story.

I want to write where Amba actually marries another man who she convinces to kill Bhisma because of rivalry. Little will the new husband know, Bhisma cannot be killed. 

There will be a battle scene that  I could potentially later make into a gun fight scene although I had not originally intended using any of these characters in my storybook. 

OR, what is Amba has a daughter with a new man and constantly uses her to seduce Bhisma until he gives in, and he dies immediately?

I also like the idea of writing about the 3 brothers who Bhisma trained. One of those brothers could end up being one of they boys in Tombstone in my storybook. I have to be careful not to over-introduce characters because I want the readers of my storybook to feel like they have an understanding of the characters I do write about.

I wonder if it would be too difficult to cross reference a lot of characters.

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Renaming of Devavrata to Bhisman reminds me of Paul to Saul in the Bible. Bhisma stealing princesses. That is intense. He could've just asked some girls if they wanted to marry a king." 

This part of my notes reminds me of Mario when browser always steals the princesses. What if Bhishma took 3 girls from Tombstone and Rama or someone has to go hunt down Sita who happens to be one of the sisters. That could be cool. 

Image Information: Oath of Bhisma

Author: Ramnadayandatta Shastri Pandey

Source: Wikimedia

Title: Mahabharata

Author: Epified TV (India)

Year: 2015

Reading Notes: Epified Mahabharata Part A

Reading Guide. Epified: Mahabharata videos, Part A

Mahabharata Episodes - Introduction

A story of kings and queens. About the spirit of India.

Mahabharata Episode 1 - Shantanu the Unfortunate

How Karma functions! King Shantanu falling in love with the river goddess under conditions. The 8th baby surviving lets you know the 8th baby would be special. His wife leaving him is sad.
Mahabharata Episode 2 - Devavrata Returns

I'm not sure why she would reappear much later and let Shantanu see his son. The town loved the future king, Shantanu's son. Shantanu needs to quit falling in love and getting married. Shantanu was unlucky and had unfortunate luck and love. A fisherman's daughter is much different than a river Ganga. 

Mahabharata Episode 3 - Devavrata Becomes Bhishma

Devavrata sacrificing the throne for his dad's love interest is very interesting. Vowing to not get married or have children is super sad. All for his dad who seems wishy-washy anyway. Choosing your time of death is a lot of pressure. That is a cool gift from a dad though. I don't really care for Shantanu. He is so unpredictable with his emotions.

Mahabharata Episode 4 - Desperation of Bhishma

Renaming of Devavrata to Bhisman reminds me of Paul to Saul in the Bible. Bhisma stealing princesses. That is intense. He could've just asked some girls if they wanted to marry a king.

Mahabharata Episode 5 - Amba's Ruin

The oldest princesses returned to her love.. and Bhisma didn't care. So why kidnap them in the first place. The 2 princesses that stayed seems unwise. Amba belonged to Bhisma but why? He could never marry. Amba kind of did ruin her life. Her anger was a little much though. Why wasn't she more mad at the kind brother.  The fight scene is intense. They cannot kill each other, so Bhisma's will prevailed. 

Mahabharata Episode 6 - Satyavati's Secret

 A leaderless kingdom is unfortunate. HE died childless, so now what? Bhishma could not be king. He could not marry? Why? Maybe he just really used it as an excuse. A SECRET BABY! WAHT? She sent the baby away, but he would appear when she summons him. Can an un-biological related boy be king?

Mahabharata Episode 7 - Sons of Vyasa

Then queen needed to get her life together. She was a queen, and this man was to be her king. They would have a blind baby, the other sister a pale, sick baby. They need to get over themselves. The boys end up being fine. The boys were wonderful despite the expectations. They grew under Bhishma. The boys were frustrating that they have to compete for the throne, but Bhishma never noticed, how?

Mahabharata Episode 8 - The Blind Bride

The blind baby became king. His younger brother Pandu was fine with that because he was really who was in charge. Why is everyone so upset that a princess was without sight. The princess gave up her sight, and that is very sweet!! The marriage was successful.

Pandu married 2 wives. All was well with the world. But Pandu would soon find out his older wife had a secret.  

Image Info: The scene from the Mahabharata of the presentation by Ganga of her son Devavrata to his father, Santanu

Author:B P Banerjee

Source: Wikimedia

Title: Mahabharata
Author: Epified TV (India)
Year: 2015