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Siddhartha Symbols can often be used to connect a character or event to real life occurrences. Herman Hesse creates these connections in his novel Siddhartha. Frequently he uses characters as symbols to make readers look deeper into the meaning of the book. The main character in the book, Siddhartha, meets many people who have symbolic purposes and are important to his progression. One of his friends and teachers, Vasudeva, and the river that he and …

…what it represents. Herman Hesse successfully creates the connections from his fictional characters to reality. One of the characters in Siddhartha, Vasudeva, possesses the characteristics of Buddha. The river that Siddhartha lives and learns from is used to symbolize the flow of life and the unity of past, present and future. Using symbols in a story makes readers realize the connection of their own lives to the story so they may understand the theme better.