Essays Tagged: "Hermann Hesse"

Beneath the wheel

hool, and those of my parents have made me any happier? I tend to think not. I feel that the author Hermann Hesse shares this opinion with me through the character named Hermann Heilner in his book Be ... dents get caught up in the rat race of class ranks and grades that they forget the point of it all. Hermann Heilner sees that there is nothing to be gained '...from being first or second in class....' ...

(3 pages) 34 0 3.5 Mar/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

Siddartha's development in Hesse's book

Siddhartha's Maturation as Marked by Key ExperiencesSiddhartha, by Herman Hesse is the story of a young Indian noble who ventures off in the world to find an understanding of ... e ends as an old sage who has found peace within himself and his surroundings. Throughout the book, Hesse allows the reader to trace Siddhartha's maturation process both through his experiences, and p ... by reaping the benefits of some choices, and suffering the consequences of others. Looking at this, Hesse makes it clear that Siddhartha's journey for self realization is not unlike anyone else's.

(3 pages) 91 0 4.3 Jan/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Hesse's Siddhartha as it Parallels Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

hierarchy of needs and the spiritual journey of Siddhartha, the eponymous main character in Herman Hesse's novel. Maslow's hierarchy of needs is somewhat of a pyramid that is divided into eight stage ... ecurity. He had always been loved and accepted. A paragraph early in the book illustrates this when Hesse says:Siddhartha had already long taken part in the learned men's conversations, had engaged in ...

(7 pages) 159 1 3.7 Apr/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Religions found in literary works and across the world.

beliefs that are spread through the followers of each particular religion. In Siddhartha, a book by Hermann Hesse, it shows a variation between Buddhism and atheist. In The Odyssey, a book by a Greek ... nishes him. This is and example of polytheism, or the belief of more than one god.In Siddhartha, by Hermann Hesse, shows Buddhism and a type of Atheist. Siddhartha goes on a journey to achieve nirvana ...

(2 pages) 35 0 4.0 Aug/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith

This essay is entitled "the way of learning". it is an essay about how people learn and uses some quotes from the book "Siddhartha".

be able to handle it on their own and truly learn from it by experiencing it.Siddhartha, written by Hermann Hesse also supports the point of how teachers just guide their pupils towards the right dire ...

(5 pages) 80 0 3.5 Dec/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

The book "Siddhartha"conveys a lot of subtle messages: in depth analysis and a thorough character analysis of Siddhartha.

n depth and simultaneously do a thorough character analysis of Siddhartha.Siddhartha was written by Hermann Hesse in 1922.Siddhatha is the story of a young Brahmin's search for ultimate enlightenment ...

(5 pages) 22 0 0.0 Feb/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

"Waiting for Godot" and "Siddhartha": The message of friendship is conveyed in subtle and silent ways throughout both books.

"Siddhartha" was written by Hermann Hesse in 1922. Siddhatha is the story of a young Brahmin's search for ultimate enlightenment ...

(5 pages) 26 0 0.0 Mar/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Differences in population size, composition and function of the village in rural areas in the more economically developed world and the less economically developed world.

it's scenery (or physical environment) located next to the Boden-lake, and the birthplace of Herman Hesse (a famous German author).- Mainly old people live there, but also a couple of teenagers, this ...

(2 pages) 26 0 3.8 Mar/2006

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

Siddharth's Peace: A look at the significance of Siddhartha learning from the river.

Because of this, it is exceedingly significant that Siddhartha learned from them.Work Cited:Hesse, Hermann. Siddhartha. New York: Bantam Books, 1971.

(2 pages) 35 0 0.0 May/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

How does culture compare with the novel "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse?

vels, and poems. One novel that culture is greatly revealed in is Siddhartha, published in 1922, by Hermann Hesse.In this spiritual novel, the development of a boy named Siddhartha, is depicted. Siddh ...

(4 pages) 13 0 5.0 Sep/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Poetry

Servant Leadership

tutions. However, the event that sparked Greenleaf 's thinking came in the 1960s, after he had read Hermann Hesse's short novel Journey to the East an account of a mythical journey by a group of peopl ...

(7 pages) 187 0 4.0 Mar/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Leadership and Communication

Siddartha

the chapter titled The Son in Siddhartha, an allegorical, perhaps autobiographical, novel by Herman Hesse, set in a mythical place in India, Siddhartha experienced excruciating pain in regard to his s ...

(5 pages) 9 0 0.0 Feb/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Siddhartha

(3 pages) 992 0 0.0 Apr/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Reflection On Siddhartha

of Buddhism and Hinduism are very interesting but often hard to grasp. In the novel Siddhartha, by Hermann Hesse, these ideas are the basis for many likes and dislikes. It is a story about a young Hi ... of the river.These unique and complicated concepts are my only dislike of Siddhartha.Siddhartha, by Hermann Hesse, is a book with great spiritual content and interesting plot, but can be hard to grasp ...

(2 pages) 27 0 0.0 Apr/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Siddhartha

love, respect. There are many things that can put a person at peace. Siddhartha, a novel by Herman Hesse, is a story of success, a very inspirational novel that can help lead one to achieving Om, the ...

(7 pages) 11 0 5.0 Aug/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

The Hidden Meanings Behind Demian

the realization of the "self." From Neuer's perspective, Jungian archetypes are present in Hermann Hesse's Demian. She clarifies Jung's theories of individuation and the important balance of ... Jungian message, underlying Hesse's novel, to his readers.1) Neuer, Johanna. "Jungian Archetypes in Hermann Hesse's Demian." Germanic Review 57 (1982) 9-15.Not cited in essay but refers back ...

(3 pages) 10 0 0.0 Aug/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Siddhartha

e various transitions that will serve as learning experiences, to assist him in achieving his goal. Hermann Hesse demonstrates this very well in his novel, Siddhartha. Siddhartha, the main character o ...

(3 pages) 19 0 0.0 Feb/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Review of the book Siddhartha,

I am reviewing Siddhartha written by Hermann Hesse. In this paper I will try to break down this book with different philosophies. That me ...

(3 pages) 28 0 4.0 Nov/2007

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith > Buddhism

Demien realism

During the course of the novel Demian the author, Hermann Hesse, does create some curiosity in the reader but not much. One instance when Hesse is suc ... to his old ways. However this is very unrealistic and goes against common sense completely. Hermann Hesse does however do an excellent job in foreshadowing the conclusion of the story. In many ...

(2 pages) 1102 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History

Steppenwolf Book Report

Hermann Hesse’s novel Steppenwolf is a story about a man named Harry with duel personalities. H ... theater and the sign bearer tells him to go to the tavern where he just so happens to meet Hermine.Hermann Hesse was born on July 2, 1877 in Württemberg Germany. He has written many other novels ...

(2 pages) 13 0 0.0 Mar/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature