AP Prep post 1: Siddhartha

 

1)How was this novel an allegory and what was one theme from Siddhartha?

A.  I personally think the story from the novel is about the struggle to find your niche in society. The theme is self discovery.

http://www.gradesaver.com/siddhartha/q-and-a/how-was-this-novel-an-allegory-and-what-was-one-theme-from-siddhartha-130944/

2)What would happen if Siddhartha was alone and did not have Govinda?

I had trouble answering this question with little background information. This is the answer I found.

A.

I suppose Siddhartha would have had nobody to travel with. Govinda was a true companion that helped Siddhartha establish his path. Things would have changed slightly if Siddhartha had been alone but, as a major theme presents, Siddhartha's path would have only been slightly different on his way to enlightenment.

http://www.gradesaver.com/siddhartha/q-and-a/how-was-this-novel-an-allegory-and-what-was-one-theme-from-siddhartha-130944/

3) What purpose does self-denial serve in Siddhartha? What about self-indulgence?

A. With out self denial/indulgence there would be no self discovery. Siddhartha has not up until this point realized how alone in the world he is.

http://www.shmoop.com/siddhartha/questions.html

4) What does Siddhartha do that allows him to achieve enlightenment?

I didn't know the answer, but I found this.

A.He lets his son follow his own path

http://www.shmoop.com/siddhartha/enlighten-me-flashcards.html

5) Siddhartha’s father is a Brahmin, which means he is a what?

I found this answer online.

A. Religious leader. (seemed important to know the exact definition)

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/siddhartha/quiz.html