Siddhartha
Siddhartha, by Herman Hesse is the story of a young Indian noble
who ventures off in the world to find an understanding of the meaning of
life. His journey begins as a young Brahmin who yearned to unwind the
complexities of his existence. He ends as an old sage who has found peace
within himself and his surroundings. Throughout the book, Hesse allows the
reader to trace Siddhartha's maturation process both through his
experiences, and people with whoever he comes in contact. During his journey,
he makes a number of choices, "turns", that put him on a path of his
maturation which is marked by self discovery and independence.
Siddhartha's maturation is developed by three key events: his meeting with
Buddha, his attempted suicide, and the arrival/departure of his son, as
they all contribute to his self discovery and individuality.
Siddhartha's meeting with Gautama, the Buddha, is the first key
experience that contributes to his maturation process. After several......
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