AP PREP POST 1: SIDDHARTHA

1. Analyze the literary elements in the story and how they affect the story.

2. Trace the development of Siddhartha’s character, making note of how and why he changes in his journey toward Nirvana.
(http://www.enotes.com/documents/siddhartha-ap-teaching-unit-79142)

3.What purpose does self-denial serve in Siddhartha? What about self-indulgence?
(http://www.shmoop.com/siddhartha/questions.html)
Self denial such as denying himself food or the comforts of his family and home forces Siddhartha to be in tune with only his rawest form of self. This stripping away of externalities allows Siddhartha to really tune in to his true self beyond all the comforts people hide behind. Self denial can also represent his determination to go about this journey of self discovery.

4. Identify a symbol, metaphor, motif etc. that prominently influences Siddhartha's progression as a character. (http://www.gradesaver.com/siddhartha/q-and-a/) via (http://hrobelrhsenglitcomp.blogspot.com/2013/01/ap-prep-post-1-siddhartha.html)

The river is a prominent symbol of Siddhartha's growth as a character. Quite frankly I need to re-read the rest of the book before I can elaborate on why it matters so much.

5. 22. Through what activity does Siddhartha achieve true Nirvana?

(A) Following the precepts of Gotama

***(B) Listening to the teachings of the river***

(C) Successfully recognizing Govinda

(D) Reluctantly welcoming his estranged son back into his life

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