Sita and Kaikeyi are both gods-touched. Compare and contrast their experiences and interactions with the gods and their roles in Rama’s destiny.

Research the Ramayana and explore the changes that Patel made to the narrative in her retelling. How does her version re-shape the narrative themes? In what ways is Patel’s version Subverting the Prescribed Roles of Women in a Patriarchy?

Identify the different potential antagonists of Kaikeyi. Explore how each possible antagonist contributes to Kaikeyi’s journey and her overall narrative arc.