Siddhartha By: Loretta Pellegrinelli

Facts about the Book Author: Hermann Hesse Original Language that the book was written in: German Setting: India around 625 BCE Main Character: Siddhartha Conflict: To find enlightenment Hermann Hesse

Main Characters Siddhartha Govinda Vasudeva Siddhartha Gotama (Buddha) Kalama Young Siddhartha The main Character. Siddhartha is the one who sets out for a journey to find bliss and enlightenment. Siddhartha’s best friend that goes on the journey with him but leaves him to set off on his own journey. A ferryman who helps Siddhartha find enlightenment. Helps Siddhartha on his journey. Govinda follows the Buddha after they meet. A woman that Siddhartha has a relationship with and has a child with. Helps Siddhartha continue on his journey. Siddhartha’s child that reminds Siddhartha of himself.

The Connection Section 1 Four Noble Truths coordinates with each chapter in the first section – The Brahmin’s Son – Suffering arises from desire – With the Samanas – Existence is suffering – Gotama – Suffering ends when desire ends – Awakening – The way to end desire is to follow the Eight-Fold Path Section 2 The Eight-Fold Path coordinates with each chapter in the second section – Kamala – Right belief – Amongst the People – Right speech – Samsara – Right occupation – By the River right contemplation – The Ferryman – Right resolve – The Son – Right conduct – Om – Right effort – Govinda – Right ecstasy

Summary of the Sections Section 1 – Siddhartha starts his journey with Govinda. They first start with the Samanas. With the Samanas Siddhartha learned many thing but he still didn’t feel that he was happy. Govinda asked Siddhartha if they could go to see The Illustrious One (Buddha). They went to go see The Illustrious One and Siddhartha talked to him. From there Siddhartha went on his own journey by himself because Govinda stayed with The Illustrious One on his own path. Section 2 – Siddhartha goes to a city and meets Kamala. He would like her to be his teacher in a physical relationship. She agrees but makes him get a job to pay her. After 20 years of being with Kamala and working, he decides to leave because he was disgusted with what he has become. He leaves and goes to the woods where he finds a river. At the river he feels “Om” wash through him. After that Siddhartha meet the Ferryman, Vasudeva. Vasudeva helps him find enlightenment from the river and leaves Siddhartha with the Ferryman job, after Siddhartha gets to Nirvana(enlightenment).

Symbols The River Symbolizes life and the paths that we take Symbolizes still time The Ferryman Guides people across life(the river)

The Journey The Call to Adventure – Siddhartha realizes that his vessel is not full Crossing the First Threshold – when Siddhartha becomes a Samana The Road of Trials – When Siddhartha is a Samana – When Siddhartha meets the Buddha The Meeting with the Goddess – Siddhartha meets Buddha Woman as the Temptress – Siddhartha meets and stays with Kamala for years Belly of the Whale – Siddhartha abandons his inner voice – Siddhartha gets into gambling and drinking Atonement with the Father – Vasudeva helps Siddhartha find enlightenment Apotheosis – Siddhartha he realizes the unity of all things in the world Ultimate Boon – Siddhartha wants enlightenment and reaches it Master of Two Worlds – Siddhartha explains the unity of the world to Govinda Freedom to Live – Siddhartha becomes the new Ferryman – Nirvana is attained