... , enjoying the love and admiration of his family, best friend, Govinda, and all who lay eyes on his beautiful, regal form. However, although he brings joy to all, Siddhartha feels no joy himself. In fact, his discontent grows as he comes to believe that he can learn nothing more from the wise men with whom he debates, for though they know much ... described as having a beautiful body, and king-like features. References to him such as "referred to as the beloved," or "the magnificent" accentuate his superiority to other men. The other characters, too, are extremes or types: they are eithe...

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• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate