Patterns
Patterns in the stories of life that resemble leelas
Love stories:
1. Love in union first, and love in separation next.
2. Love and dhoka.
3. Love, elopement, marriage, disillusionment.
4. Love, jealousy.
Parenting:
1. Kid does not let mom feed it. Mom tries hard.
2. Kid escapes at the first chance. Mom runs after.
3. Kid sees stranger and hides behind mom.
4. Adults go bonkers and start talking yiddish with toddlers who seem mildly amused or confused.
5. Adults crave to see their kid smile.
6. Kids get stubborn with demands.
7. Sibling rivalry.
Friends:
1. Ragging used a tool to familiarize.
2. Teasing used as a tool to express one's right over someone.
3. Sharing as a way of expressing fondness.
4. Defending a friend from ridicule or insult to express pride in being friends.
5. Practical jokes used to express intimacy.
Characters in the stories of life that resemble those in leelas
1. The brave hero.
2. The damsel in distress.
3. The wicked witch, aunt, mom-in-law, or sister-in-law
4. The guide or guru.
5. The friend who always supports the hero.
6. The third angle of a love triangle.
7. The sweetheart who never says no to anything and is obedient.
8. The sweetheart who is possessive, fussy, moody, and difficult to please. She never listens.
9. The sensitive guy who bares his heart and doesn't mind one-sided love.
10. The casanova who acts pricey and wont rest until the girl who is hard to get has given in.
11. The girls that support the heroine.
12. The madman who is the wisest of all.
13. The obedient servant.
14. The servant who acts as a friend more than as a servant.
15. The strict father.
16. The understanding mother who sacrifices and compromises at all times.
17. The snoopy neighbor that always looks for gossip. Generally helps the wicked person break up a pair.
18. The clown.
posted by Lotus at 6/23/2012 01:43:00 AM
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