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Essay Archive - Siddhartha's Maturation as Marked by Key Experiences
Siddhartha's Maturation as Marked by Key Experiences
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 whom he comes in contact. During his journey,
he makes a number of choices, “turns”, that ....
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