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    Water There are so many liquids that have such a variety of meaning and symbolism in the book Beloved by Toni Morrison. The key meaning of water in Beloved is birth, as we see Denver’s birth early in the book. Denver is born on a canoe that represents the significance of water relating to birth and freedom. Beloved herself makes her real appearance as she comes out of the water, which is extremely significant in proving the fact that water represents freedom and rebirth as a person and not a…

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    Life is a river. Experiencing certain phenomena throughout the course of one’s existence is set to be believed as a rite of passage into becoming an adult. A river goes through an immense amount of challenges before getting to a more preferable, calmer body of water. It can derive from its journey due to the unfamiliar diversity that it comes across with; it can get trapped and ambushed and even lose its way for a while. However, the river finds its way. In the novel Siddhartha by Herman Hesse,…

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    Throughout Meditation 1, René Descartes attempts to dissolve everything he once believed to be true and tries to establish what he can know for certain. However, by the end of Meditation 1, Descartes is left realizing that something as simple as even being next to fire (where he was writing) is not something he can know for certain. He is now back to square one of where he started. I will argue that Descartes’ dream argument is valid in relation to the external world. In this paper, I will…

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    In the story Siddhartha by Herman Hesse Siddhartha chooses many times to pursue his own path, by rejecting the offer of learning under Buddha, while Giovinda jumped at the opportunity. He even abandons the pursuit of spiritual tranquility to live a life of material possessions and greed. This is the path he chose and our path is not like anyone else’s. Everyone has their own path to follow, some might intertwine for a time, but it is inevitable that everyone has to follow their own path alone.…

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    Group 1- Question C Throughout the book, Siddhartha learned the most from the River as the personification of the water lent itself to teach Siddhartha knowledge and eventually reach nirvana without directly making Siddhartha’s character feel as if he is being controlled by another teacher. In a sense, the River acted as a guide for Siddhartha in times where he was conflicted such as during his pilgrimage and after having lost his son , while also serving as a blueprint for Siddhartha to…

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    The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho starts with a young shepherd travelling with his sheep, following his Personal Legend. Santiago is a boy with many ambitions, and he isn’t satisfied until he accomplishes his dream. In Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse, Siddhartha is a bright young boy searching for his own Enlightenment by creating his own path to happiness. There are a number of similarities between Siddhartha and Santiago and their personal journeys. The most significant similarity is their will to…

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    obtained many followers. People like Aristotle, Pythagoras, and even Jesus were mentors for those wanting to learn. However, some things cannot be taught. They must be learned on an individual basis. This independent way of thinking can be seen in Hermann Hesse’s book Siddhartha. The novel follows a Brahmin’s son, Siddhartha, on his search for enlightenment after he bravely left his family. He met many teachers, but it was his time spent on the river with Vasudeva where he finally learned…

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    The allure of power can cause men to turn upon even their closest of allies, often using knives of jealousy to increase their position in society or finalize themselves as a leader. In William Shakespeare’s fateful play Julius Caesar, a group of jealous conspirators assassinate a man quickly rising to power in Rome. Julius Caesar, a honorable general, faces hardship as many in Rome see his rising to the throne as a dangerous threat for the fate of their country. The death of Ernst Rohm in…

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    25/25 (book titles are italicized) The relationships a person has can have either a positive or negative effect on their live. Herman Hesse’s novel Siddhartha is about the life of a young man seeking to find happiness. Herman Hesse is telling the reader that friendships can bring happiness or sorrow into a person's life. This is shown by Siddhartha as he enters into relationships with Kamala, Govinda, and others throughout the book. Siddhartha grew up with his great friend Govinda and learned…

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    Somebody once stated, “I’m going on an adventure!” His adventure took him to a far away land with different people to meet and intriguing new places to see. The people he met turned him into the person we all know and love, Bilbo Baggins (The Hobbit). Adventure is just another word for a self-seeking journey; a journey is where we meet new people that inspire us and change us into the people we were always meant to be. In the novels Siddhartha and Purple Hibiscus, the characters Siddhartha and…

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