The idea for this story comes from
The Uttara Kandra . The retelling of the story of how Ravana gained possession of Lanka. It will be set in Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory, and will involve the oompa Loompa's gaining control of the factory. Dialogue between leader's of an Oompa Loompa rebellion will lead to the initial attack of the workers. After a back and forth altercation between Wonka and his former workers's, the rebellious group decides they are not satisfied with their freedom, and seek more land. Ravana would be represented by the Oompa Loompa's and Wonka would represent Kuvera. I thought of the Oompa Loompa's because I just saw a picture of one, and thought it would be an interesting twist to this story.
In the original story:
Sumali came from
Patala and told Ravana to regain Lanka
Prahasta was sent as an envoy to Kuvera, convincing him to leave
Ravana then occupied Lanka, and married the daughter of Asur Maya , Mandodari
Not satisfied with his conquering of Lanka, Ravana set off to Kuvera's place of exile
The two battled, where Ravana changed forms, and defeated Kuvera
Ravana took a pushpaka car from the dead Kuvera
Ravana was then Known as "terror to creatures"
Bibliography:
The Uttara Kandra Christian Literature Society for India. The Sacred Books of the East Described And Examined: Hindu Series
Hey Stephan! This is such an interesting take on what happened in the epic. Your idea of using Willy Wonka makes the story so much easier to understand because it is more relatable than the original epic. It is also about overthrowing power. So, it will be interesting to see how the transition of power takes places and if the Oompa Loompa can manage the factory.
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