The Narrator 's development can be traced through the manuscript from the commencement of his journey in which he is completely dependent on his religion and manuscript, to the resolution where he became independent from the manuscript and Buddha. The manuscript helps the Narrator grow as an individual and gain knowledge throughout the novel. The manuscript also serves as a tool that allows the Narrator to change from being a reserved and immature character, to becoming mature and independent at the end of the novel.
To begin with, the manuscript serves as a crutch for the Narrator at the beginning of the novel. He is extremely dependent on the manuscript and is willing to dedicate his entire life and existence to Buddha. The Narrator is …show more content…
An example of this is “But I let myself be absorbed by the work, for I knew as soon as I had finished this manuscript and had bound and sealed it I should be free” (Kazantzakis 92). The Narrator still feels connected to the manuscript and he feels that he has a responsibility to complete it, yet he knows that once he does he will have freedom. Instead of continuing this lifestyle of restrictions and rules, the Narrator wishes to break free and move away from the manuscript and the Buddha. Even though the Narrator realizes that the manuscript is simply a utensil that provides him with a means to reflect, he values the lessons he has learned from Buddha and the books he has read. At this point in the novel the Narrator knows that he must finish the manuscript in order to mature and move forward in his new life. The manuscript helps the Narrator reflect on what he learns yet it restricts him from actively participating in a fulfilling …show more content…
Another example of how the Narrator is now fully independent is “ Had completed my term of service to Buddha” (Kazantzakis 267). The Narrator is now free from the Buddha’s hold. The manuscript serves as a guide to his independence. He learns that through writing and reflecting on what he has lived in Crete so far, he gains wisdom. The Narrator is no longer seeking guidance from the Buddha, his doubts and uncertainties have been removed since now he is mature and independent. The Narrator has gained confidence and wisdom through writing his manuscript.
In conclusion, the manuscript is a key tool in the Narrator’s development and independence. At the beginning the Narrator heavily relied on the manuscript and the Buddha and is naïve and immature. Towards the middle of the novel he slowly realizes that he must complete the manuscript even though he is still dependent of the manuscript. Finally at the end of the novel the Narrator is able to become an independent and mature individual leaving behind the
To begin with, the manuscript serves as a crutch for the Narrator at the beginning of the novel. He is extremely dependent on the manuscript and is willing to dedicate his entire life and existence to Buddha. The Narrator is …show more content…
An example of this is “But I let myself be absorbed by the work, for I knew as soon as I had finished this manuscript and had bound and sealed it I should be free” (Kazantzakis 92). The Narrator still feels connected to the manuscript and he feels that he has a responsibility to complete it, yet he knows that once he does he will have freedom. Instead of continuing this lifestyle of restrictions and rules, the Narrator wishes to break free and move away from the manuscript and the Buddha. Even though the Narrator realizes that the manuscript is simply a utensil that provides him with a means to reflect, he values the lessons he has learned from Buddha and the books he has read. At this point in the novel the Narrator knows that he must finish the manuscript in order to mature and move forward in his new life. The manuscript helps the Narrator reflect on what he learns yet it restricts him from actively participating in a fulfilling …show more content…
Another example of how the Narrator is now fully independent is “ Had completed my term of service to Buddha” (Kazantzakis 267). The Narrator is now free from the Buddha’s hold. The manuscript serves as a guide to his independence. He learns that through writing and reflecting on what he has lived in Crete so far, he gains wisdom. The Narrator is no longer seeking guidance from the Buddha, his doubts and uncertainties have been removed since now he is mature and independent. The Narrator has gained confidence and wisdom through writing his manuscript.
In conclusion, the manuscript is a key tool in the Narrator’s development and independence. At the beginning the Narrator heavily relied on the manuscript and the Buddha and is naïve and immature. Towards the middle of the novel he slowly realizes that he must complete the manuscript even though he is still dependent of the manuscript. Finally at the end of the novel the Narrator is able to become an independent and mature individual leaving behind the