... decisions displayed throughout three different visions, similar to the important decisions in Siddhartha's life that also occurred by the river. Both men attained Nirvana and were liberated from the vicious circle of metempsychosis. The name of the protagonist, Siddhartha, significantly reveals correlations between himself and the Buddha. The names of minor characters in Siddhartha, such as Kamala, Kamaswami and Vasudeva are significant because they further enhance ... the characteristics of their characters. The name of Kamala, the beautiful courtesan that Siddhartha falls for, stands ...

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