Siddhartha's Identity

Throughout the discussion and analyzing of Siddhartha, the cultural and contextual works focused mainly on the protagonist, Siddhartha, undergoing a change in his identity. As the novel revealed Siddhartha’s road to self-discovery, there were challenging obstacles that appeared before him; however, it was an opportunity for him to reflect upon and grow. Siddhartha is an intelligent man who goes on a journey in search for spiritual enlightenment. His goal was to abandon emptiness; he wanted to become empty of desire, thirst, and pleasure to experience the peace of an emptied heart. While Siddhartha visits many places he also encounters people who influence him. He learns about love, business, and wisdom from Kamala, Kamaswami, and Vasudeva.