The novels Siddhartha by Herman Hesse and The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger show many similarities. One of the major themes in both novels consists of the main characters finding their self and journey through life. Their similar experiences consist of the relationships they go through, as well as the different people they meet in life and their personal views on society, which let the audience distinguish the affect on similar situations.
Siddhartha's dream throughout the entire novel consisted of finding his own self, and to be united within the great Gods. "One must find the source within one's Self, one must possess it." (Hesse, pg.5)
In his village many people admired him for his intellectual ability because he knew so much about finding peace and being at one with the universe. However, he always searched for a better world and a better understanding of the purpose of life. He knew the people in the village couldn't further his knowledge any more, and decided to......
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