Analysis and Description of Siddhartha

“Wisdom cannot be imparted. Wisdom that a wise man attempts to impart always sounds like foolishness to someone else ... Knowledge can be communicated, but not wisdom. One can find it, live it, do wonders through it, but one cannot communicate and teach it. (Hesse Pg)” Siddhartha is introduced as a handsome Brahmin with browned slender shoulders, a slim figure and king-like eyes. As a young man, Siddhartha was anxious by the lack of understanding and he needed someone to provide him with knowledge. In an attempt to gain knowledge and understanding, he journeyed out to different areas to pursuit new knowledge from outside sources with his friend Govinda. He met with the Samanas, had interactions with Gotama, had detailed lessons with his lover Kamala, and achieved a high level of knowledge and understanding from vasudeva the ferryman and his river. The archetypes of this essay include The chosen one, The land is sick, The call to adventure, and The wise old sage.

Siddhartha is the chosen one because he’s the Brahmin’s son, and being a Brahmin means everyone knows you, and your family...