Author: Richard Wilson
Illustrator: Frank Pape
Year: 1914
- King Dhritarashtra has a much more sane, likable character in this version. I would like to see him try to prevent the war between the Kauravas and Pandavas, though. - He does make an attempt during Krishna's visit, although it is in vain.
- Draupad makes the point that Duryodhan and Yudhishthir were not the only ones to be affected by the battle, but also the armies they will lead, who are not at odds with each other. This would be another instance where a pick-up basketball game could be used to change the story. In fact, this could be the final game. The first game could have taken place at the tournament held by Drona, the second could replace the dice game (although that would be more of a game of HORSE or Around the World), with Yudhishthir still gambling away everything and leading to banishment, and this final game would be the end.
- I understand Duryodhan's point of view in regards to not giving the Pandavas back their kingdom. No one forced Yudhishthir to continue playing the dice game. It seems as if a notarized, legally-binding contract signed before the dice game was played would prevent any unjust claims.
- I prefer Karna's mother explaining to him that he is the brother of the Pandavas, not Bhisma.
- Arjun and Karna had faced each other many times, but something has always happened to keep them from fighting until the end. Almost divine in a way. With pretty much all of the forces of North India involved in this battle, it would be a good time for an outside force to invade. Perhaps Persia or a kingdom from the south.
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