In Hesse’s novel, Siddhartha and Whitman’s poem, Song of Myself both relate with two common themes. The two themes that make the works come together are becoming one with nature and self acceptance/not being afraid to express oneself. In both works, Hesse and Whitman both represent similar ideas and themes to the readers. The first theme that connects both works is becoming one with nature which is strongly shown in both Hesse’s novel and Whitman’s poem. In Siddharta, Siddharta finds enlightenment by starting a relationship with nature.This begins when he reunites with Vasudeva at the river. “On his face the serenity of knowledge blossomed,knowledge that no one will can resist,that knows perfection that agrees with the flow of events with
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Siddhartha had an enduring and difficult journey of trying to accepting himself. In the beginning of story Siddhartha didn't enjoy himself at home so he begins a journey to find himself. “ Now it is beginning, now Siddhartha is following his path, now his destiny is starting to sprout..”(8) This shows Siddhartha starting point of his adventure. His decision displays his confidence in not being afraid of expressing himself. At the end of the novel Siddhartha finally becomes satisfied and accepts himself when he is at the river with Vasudeva. In Song of Myself, the author expresses himself of not being afraid of what others think of him and his beliefs. Stanza 1 states “ I harbor for good or bad, I permit to speak at every hazard” He declares that he is outspoken in his words and is not scared of the dangers that his words may cause. Since the author states he is outspoken him accepting himself and not being afraid to express himself is easily accomplished. Another instance in Siddhartha represents the theme. When Siddhartha leaves the town, “material world” the reason is for him to accept himself and that life is not made for him. “That same hour of night Siddhartha left his garden, left the town, and never came back.”(75)He also makes this decision without informing anyone showing that he is not afraid of expressing himself and the influence of others thoughts bother
Siddhartha had an enduring and difficult journey of trying to accepting himself. In the beginning of story Siddhartha didn't enjoy himself at home so he begins a journey to find himself. “ Now it is beginning, now Siddhartha is following his path, now his destiny is starting to sprout..”(8) This shows Siddhartha starting point of his adventure. His decision displays his confidence in not being afraid of expressing himself. At the end of the novel Siddhartha finally becomes satisfied and accepts himself when he is at the river with Vasudeva. In Song of Myself, the author expresses himself of not being afraid of what others think of him and his beliefs. Stanza 1 states “ I harbor for good or bad, I permit to speak at every hazard” He declares that he is outspoken in his words and is not scared of the dangers that his words may cause. Since the author states he is outspoken him accepting himself and not being afraid to express himself is easily accomplished. Another instance in Siddhartha represents the theme. When Siddhartha leaves the town, “material world” the reason is for him to accept himself and that life is not made for him. “That same hour of night Siddhartha left his garden, left the town, and never came back.”(75)He also makes this decision without informing anyone showing that he is not afraid of expressing himself and the influence of others thoughts bother