Between them, Ramayana and Journey to the West display some twists on the standard (modern) hero, villain, sidekick, princess, ruler, and other character types that you might be familiar with. Choose a text (either Monkey or Ramayana) and character(s) you find most interesting and explain why you find them interesting (whether you actually like the character or not), and how- why they might be a little different than the modern stereotype for their sort of character. It might be useful to address how the text compares or contrasts with the ancient traditions. Remember to cite and explain specifics from the texts.