Question

Which statement about the Ramayana is most clearly focused on culture?

Answer 1

In my opinion, the correct answer is D. Rama helps Sugriva fight Bali by shooting Bali with an arrow, suggesting that fighting with brute force was not as important to ancient Indian audiences as using clever tactics was. The A and C options deal with the plot, explaining some facts to us. The B option conveys some elements of culture (Bali wears clothes, while Sagriva wears just furs), but it traces them down to the plot and characterization. Only the D option draws a general conclusion about the war culture of ancient Indians.