Siddhartha Plot Analysis

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This is a big turning point in this book and shows his true character. Siddhartha leaves the Buddha, Govinda stays. Govinda, the shy one, also stepped forward and said: "I also wish to pay my allegiance to the Illustrious One and his teachings." He asked to be taken into the community and was accepted...
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(Page 29) In that moment, Govinda realized his friend was leaving him and began to weep. (Page 30) Analysis: I believe this may be the most important moment of the book. Siddhartha leaves because he feels he must experience things to fully grasp them, that wisdom isn't communicable...
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