siddhartha

I haven't met him personally yet, but I'm determined to. He's so mysterious, and I don't think he even realizes it. Every time I pass him on the streets I wonder whats going through his head- Why don't I have enough guts to ask? He's so at peace all the time, I'm envious. He disappeared for awhile rumor has it he sat in the woods for weeks on end. I don't believe that, I think he must have been out helping someone. I hope he comes home soon- the next time I see him I will talk to him.

Analysis.
The first four chapters of the book Siddhartha are a background check. It explains where he comes from, and whats he's looking for- education. He leaves his fathers house with his dear friend Godiva to become a Samara. He realizes that he doesn't want to be one anymore after he hears the teachings of the Buddha, but his friend decided to pledge his allegiance to Buddha and follow him wherever he may go. Without each other their lives are about to drastically change.