Originally posted by: Nynaeve
Dear Medha,
Loved your letter - and your analysis of Ragini is too awesome. I have always had a sneaking admiration for her (inspite of all the mean and near criminal acts she has committed) she comes across as the most fleshed out character (Pity that currently she has been reduced to a caricature of tears). The pathos she experiences when she realises what she was and what she has become is so true and also her confession that she cannot turn back from the road she has started - reminds me of Macbeth -
"For mine own good,
All causes shall give way. I am in blood
Stepped in so far that, should I wade no more,
Returning were as tedious as go o'er.
Strange things I have in head, that will to hand,
Which must be acted ere they may be scanned"
She has traveled so far down the road that she herself is not sure if she can be redeemed. And she regrets that she has done this for Lakshya - who actually does not really deserve her - I am sure she must be thinking - "No one has made me feel like this, no one. So much regret, so much loss and so much desire all swirled together in my muddled brain, in my muddled heart."
And surprisingly, her understanding of both Swara and Sanskar is bang on. Swara is a singularly two dimensional character and Sanskar - so immersed he is in fighting for his redemption he dare not hope to obtain Swara's love (which for me -a Swasan fan - is a little difficult to admit).
PS - quote in italics is by Melissa Brown.
Hey Nyna..if thats your name😊-----
I am glad you liked it, and your reply was a treat to read in itself.
I have read those lines of Macbeth before...and certainly, they are extremely fitting in her case...now that I come to think of it.
You know I have often envisioned Ragini's character as a lone figure standing atop a cliff...overlooking a raging sea. Hair blowing...and a small diabolical scornful smile traced on her lips...and yet the ghost of tears sliding down her cheeks.
Come on...somebody with her brains has to admit she made a poor choice in Laksh---and yet, she made her own bed and will lie on it.I dunno kinda desperate love, which is like an obsession. Even when you know its not good at all..its ruining you, still you need it. like a drug.
and of course even though she has committed crimes..there has to be a soul which is a bit unfeeling. its got what it wanted and cannot waste time on regret. does not want to, maybe.
that would be too romantic of me...because the Ragini in the show has become a constant offender now---and one repeatedly and undeservedly forgiven while her sister suffers mistrust for no valid reason at all🤢.
Sanskaar cannnot grab at swara's love for the very reason you pointed out...he is insecure that his past offence may have rendered him invalid to achieve the love of an angel. a dumb angel, but thats just us of course.🤢
thanks for understanding so well.😃
Edited by medhasankar - 10 years ago
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