Lit Analysis #1 Semester 2

SIDDHARTHA

By: Hermann Hesse

1) A man name Siddhartha is born in a Brahmin family. He's loved and very well known but it's satisfied with his beliefs and decided to leave and join the Samanas. His close friend Govinda goes with him. After a couple years they are still unsatisfied with their beliefs and decided to listen to the teachings of Gotama. Siddhartha still unsatisfied leaves Govinda and he's now alone. Then he finds a  women name Kamala. Siddhartha works to give her what she wants. After all the lust and wealth that he obtained while being with Kamala he leaves his home and never returns. After contemplating on suicide Siddhartha sees his friend Govinda after years and years. Siddhartha then finds a ferryman named Vasudeva and Siddhartha becomes wiser and wiser. He then helps Govinda find arrive enlightenment. 

2) The theme of the book is wisdom and knowledge. Finding your spirit from within.

3) The tone of the book is very formal.

4) Imagery: "In the shade of the house, in the sunshine on the river bank by the boats, in the shade of the sallow wood and the fig tree, Siddhartha, the handsome Brahmin's son, grew up with his friend Govinda."

Metaphor:  "Om is the bow; the arrow is soul; Brahmin is the arrow's mark."
Simile: "Awaited in a new thirst like a hunter in the gap."

Personification: "Ask the river and hear its counsel for yourself." 

CHARACTERIZATION 
1. Describe two examples of direct characterization and two examples of indirect characterization.  Why does the author use both approaches, and to what end (i.e., what is your lasting impression of the character as a result)?
2. Does the author's syntax and/or diction change when s/he focuses on character?  How?  Example(s)?
3. Is the protagonist static or dynamic?  Flat or round?  Explain.
4. After reading the book did you come away feeling like you'd met a person or read a character?  Analyze one textual example that illustrates your reaction.