Overall Book Discussion
1. Discuss the influence of the following characters on Siddhartha’s life:
A. Govinda
B. Kamala
C. Kamaswami
D. Vasudeva
E. Siddhartha’s son
F. Gotama
2. Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha has moved from a best-seller during the 1960s—a time known for self-exploration—to a classic novel on the “Top 100 Books to Read Before College. A novel that stands the test of time has a variety of life lessons that readers can learn. What major themes, or life lessons, did you discover as you read the novel? Discuss supporting quotations and examples.
3. What did you think of Hermann Hesse’s writing style, especially his use of similes and metaphors? Be sure to comment on the effect of the similes and metaphors on the work as a whole.
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