1. Siddhartha; enlightenment through love and humanity
... his goal is the idea that love is the most important thing in the world. Siddhartha's attitude about love changes dramatically over the course of the book, going from detachment and aloofness from ordinary people to understanding and love for all people. Throughout the book, Siddhartha looks for ... enlightenment but misses one very important detail. Siddhartha loses sight of love during his quest for enlightment. At one point, he admits to his lover, Kamala, that he thinks he cannot love, and he says ... . He realizes, "One thing I have done well, which pleases me, which I must praise- ...
- Word Count: 1265
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: High School