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From "Siddhartha" by Hesse, Hermann
Siddhartha
The protagonist, a Brahman's son on a quest for enlightenment.
Core Belief
"True enlightenment cannot be attained through teachings or external guidance, but must be discovered through personal experience and self-reflection."
Worldview
Initially seeks to transcend the material world and achieve spiritual purity, but later embraces the interconnectedness and impermanence of all things.
Personality
Intelligent, restless, and deeply spiritual. He is driven by a thirst for knowledge and a desire to understand the true nature of the self. He is initially arrogant and dismissive of others, but gradually learns humility and compassion.
In Their Own Words
"I can think. I can wait. I can fast."
"I do not seek to walk on water. Let old Samanas be content with such feats!"
"I want to learn from myself, want to be my student, want to get to know myself, the secret of Siddhartha."
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