Give a detailed character sketch of Duryodhana
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Duryodhan's father Dhritarashtra, is born blind, this represents the unconscious. In a similar vein, his younger brother, Pandu, the pale-skinned king, represents consciousness. Being blind, Dhritarashtra has access to senses most conscious beings take for granted and is therefore likely to act and raise his children accordingly.
Duryodhana represents the shadow, which is appropriate for the son of the unconscious.
He possesses all of the negative characteristics the Pandavas suppress, and he is also the poster character for the Kurus, because he is Dhritarashtra’s first son. As the shadow, Duryodhana’s behaviors are morally reprehensible. He is blinded by jealousy and greed for the Pandavas’ wealth and good fortune. He is easily prejudiced against them and holds deep grudges. He cheats, lies, and has no concern for any of the suffering his actions may cause. His character is the antithesis to all heroic traits. In spite of all his ill deeds, Duryodhana experiences a heroic end and receives a place in heaven, the realm of self-actualization, typically reserved for conscious heroes.
Dhuryodhana’s character represents the consequences of following an earthly, self oriented path.Through adherence to warrior morality he achieves power, wealth, and a noble death.
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