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Leonardo da Vinci, an Italian painter who is popular through his famous painting Mona Lisa, was read with numerous interpretations and theories. There are many books and films are released annotating Da Vinci. The time in which Da Vinci was exercising his talents was Renaissance time. Many new branches of knowledge were emerging.
"I have taken all knowledge for my province." is a famous quote by Francis Bacon of the same age. This seems to be very true with reference of Da Vinci. He has maintained his religiosity and hunger for knowledge. Back then it was difficult to cross the boundaries set by churches, so in order to gain some knowledge he had to cross the bounds.
This blog is written as a response to the film screening of Ron Howard's film The Da Vinci Code. The film was screened for better understanding of Dan Brown's novel The Da Vinci Code.
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Instruction:
Write your response to any five or more questions given in Post-viewing tasks.
Que 1. Brown states on his website that his books are not anti-Christian, though he is on a 'constant spiritual journey' himself, and says that his book The Da Vinci Code is simply "an entertaining story that promotes spiritual discussion and debate" and suggests that the book may be used "as a positive catalyst for introspection and exploration of our faith."
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Que 3. (If)You have studied ‘Genesis’ (The Bible), ‘The Paradise Lost’ (John Milton) and ‘The Da Vinci Code’ (Dan Brown). Which of the narrative/s seem/s to be truthful? Whose narrative is convincing to the contemporary young mind?
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Que 4. What harm has been done to humanity by the biblical narration or that of Milton’s in The Paradise Lost? What sort of damage does narrative like ‘The Vinci Code’ do to humanity?
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Que 5. What difference do you see in the portrayal of 'Ophelia' (Kate Winslet) in Kenneth Branagh's Hamlet, 'Elizabeth' (Helena Bonham Carter) in Kenneth Branagh's Mary Shelley's Frankenstein or 'Hester Prynne' (Demi Moore) in Roland Joffé's The Scarlet Letter' or David Yates's 'Hermione Granger' (Emma Watson) in last four Harry Potter films - and 'Sophie Neuve' (Audrey Tautau) in Ron Howard's The Da Vinci Code? How would you justify your answer?
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Que 7. Have you come across any similar book/movie, which tries to deconstruct accepted notions about Hindu religion or culture and by dismantling it, attempts to reconstruct another possible interpretation of truth?
Ans: There are some books which, to an extent have made an attempt to uncover or re-read the Hindu religion. There are many retellings of the Hindu myths, epics and scriptures. The respective authors might have focused on cultural practices, and by doing so, they might have dismantled or reconstructed new interpretations.
1. The Hindus an Alternative History by Wendy Doniger. It can't be said that the author has tried to establish the new notions and truths. But an attempt has been made to look at the ages old religion with different insight.
2. Ramayana as told by Aubrey Menen.
3. Sita Sings the Blues - An animated fragmented retelling film of narratives around Valmiki's The Ramayana. The film does not reconstructs the new truths, but sheds light on the modern culture and the perspective of young generation to understand old myths and epics. Dialogues and visuals are humorous as well as new to ears and eyes.
4. The Myth of the Holy Cow by D. N Jha
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