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The Palace of Illusions-Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni: chapters 1-7 -…
The Palace of Illusions-Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni:
chapters 1-7
Chapter 1: The Fire
Panchaali's magical birth in fire
Given a magical saree that can never be torn
Married to the five Pandava brothers
Chapter 2: The Gift
Given a boon by the gods
Can ask for anything she wants, but must be careful what she wishes for
Wishes for a husband who is brave, strong, and wise
Chapter 3: The Marriage
Married to the Pandava brothers in a grand ceremony
Must learn to balance her love for her five husbands
Chapter 4: The Palace
Lives in the palace of Hastinapura with her husbands
Treated like a queen, but is not happy
Longs for freedom and adventure
Chapter 5: The Games
The Pandavas and Kauravas play a game of dice
The Pandavas lose the game and are exiled from Hastinapura
Panchaali is taken hostage by the Kauravas
Chapter 6: The Forest
The Pandavas and Panchaali live in the forest for 13 years
Face many hardships, but also find happiness
Panchaali learns to be strong and independent
Chapter 7: The Birth
Gives birth to a son, Parikshit
Overjoyed to be a mother
Knows that her son will one day avenge the death of his father