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"Siddhartha" by Herman Hesse Herman Hesse describes knowledge in Siddhartha as something that can only be obtained through self-discoveries and experiences. Throughout Siddhartha's learning experiences he denounces teachers and their ways of teaching. Hesse traces Siddhartha's enlightenment through his own experiences and through the people he meets along his journey. Siddhartha's quest of the Self is developed by three major events including his meeting with Buddha, his attempted suicide, and his arrival and departure of …

…individuality. His meeting with the Buddha allowed him to realize that he must make his own discoveries and experiences. His attempted suicide and experience in the village allowed Siddhartha to see a side of himself he had never seen before. And last, the time with his son gave him the chance to extend himself in love. His maturation was developed by the effects of both the good and bad consequences of the choices he made.