Chronological In Siddhartha
“Chronological order is the most convincing way to convey a story or an idea.” Comparing two or three of the works you have studied, agree or disagree with this statement. (November 2005)
Chronological order is one of the many ways adopted by authors to write and in some aspects, it can be said that it is the most convincing in conveying a story. Convincing in this sense would refer to how easily the readers are able to understand and comprehend the story, with the way the story is written and subsequently able to relate to the story and its characters. I will be exploring two works that I have studied namely, Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse and Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha by Roddy Doyle. In Siddhartha, it is apparent that the chronological order is …show more content…
However, in Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha, a chronological order would not be as effective in conveying the story mainly due to the author’s intentions and the characterization of Paddy and this is evident, especially given the non-chronological and non-linear narration of the story.
In Siddhartha, the portrayal of the protagonist’s journey as well as his growth is proven to be most effective with the adoption of a narration that follows a chronological order. It can also be said that Siddhartha has a linear narrative structure. Siddhartha follows the journey of the protagonist, Siddhartha, in seeking for enlightenment. The chronological order allows the readers to follow the journey as well as the progression of Siddhartha and his growth throughout the novella, where he starts of being a Brahmin all the way to the end, where he finally attains Nirvana and completes his quest of enlightenment. A chronological order provides the readers with a straightforward portrayal of the story and therefore contributes to the readers’ understanding of the story’s progression as well as Siddhartha’s growth. This is evident from the different stages that Siddhartha had to go through in order to attain enlightenment at the end of the novella. From leaving his roots as a Brahmin to learning the ways of a
Chronological order is one of the many ways adopted by authors to write and in some aspects, it can be said that it is the most convincing in conveying a story. Convincing in this sense would refer to how easily the readers are able to understand and comprehend the story, with the way the story is written and subsequently able to relate to the story and its characters. I will be exploring two works that I have studied namely, Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse and Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha by Roddy Doyle. In Siddhartha, it is apparent that the chronological order is …show more content…
However, in Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha, a chronological order would not be as effective in conveying the story mainly due to the author’s intentions and the characterization of Paddy and this is evident, especially given the non-chronological and non-linear narration of the story.
In Siddhartha, the portrayal of the protagonist’s journey as well as his growth is proven to be most effective with the adoption of a narration that follows a chronological order. It can also be said that Siddhartha has a linear narrative structure. Siddhartha follows the journey of the protagonist, Siddhartha, in seeking for enlightenment. The chronological order allows the readers to follow the journey as well as the progression of Siddhartha and his growth throughout the novella, where he starts of being a Brahmin all the way to the end, where he finally attains Nirvana and completes his quest of enlightenment. A chronological order provides the readers with a straightforward portrayal of the story and therefore contributes to the readers’ understanding of the story’s progression as well as Siddhartha’s growth. This is evident from the different stages that Siddhartha had to go through in order to attain enlightenment at the end of the novella. From leaving his roots as a Brahmin to learning the ways of a