Siddhartha

UNITY OF ALL In Herman Hesse’s Siddhartha, Unity is a reflecting theme of this novel and in life. Unity is “the state of being one or a unit; harmony, agreement in feelings or ideas or aims, etc.” Unity is first introduced by means of the river and by the mystical word “Om.” Direct commentary from Siddhartha and the narrator also introduces the theme. Frequent allusions to the river correspond wth Siddhartha’s infinite thoughts …

…acting foolish. He is reminded of his father upon the viewing of his own reflection. Siddhartha realizes that his son’s departure is a duplication of his choice to leave his parents earlier in the story, and thereby is another indication of the Unity of all things. Siddhartha is clearly the perfect and glorious character in this book. He, an individual, has found his own way to the desired goal of peace, harmony, and Unity.