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• BODY PARAGRAPH ONE •
Here is the outline you can use to complete your paragraph.
Topic Sentence:
Hermann Hesse, the author of Siddhartha, uses character motivations to prove that Siddhartha made the _________ choice.
Context Sentence:
In chapter 4, Siddhartha chooses to leave Govinda behind and seek spiritual enlightenment on his own.
Evidence:
Pick evidence that supports your opinion on Siddhartha’s choice.
Interpretation Sentences:
Explain the reasoning behind your opinion
Concluding Sentence:
Rephrase your topic sentence.
Chapter 4 Notes
– Siddhartha is too old for teachers (Hesse, 37-38).
– He wishes to better understand and conquer his Self (Hesse, 38).
– The Self is the one thing he is most afraid of (Hesse, 38).
I’ve included a scanned copy of chapter 4, so you can find and quote your evidence.
• BODY PARAGRAPH 2 •
Paragraph #2 Outline
Topic Sentence:
Hermann Hesse, the author of Siddhartha, uses character motivations to prove that Govinda made the __________ choice.
Context:
In chapter 3, Siddhartha’s friend Govinda chooses to dedicate his life to the teachings of the Buddha.
Evidence:
Evidence that supports your opinion on Govinda’s choice.
Interpretation:
Explain your reasoning on whether or not Govinda made the right choice.
Concluding Sentence:
Rephrase your topic sentence
Chapter 3 Notes
– Govinda can spot the Buddha in a crowd of monks who are dressed just like him (Hesse, 27).
– Govinda is extremely eager to hear the Buddha’s tea

chings (Hesse, 27-28).
– He immediately pays allegiance to the Buddha (Hesse, 29).
– Govinda is sad that Siddhartha wants to achieve spiritual enlightenment without a teacher (Hesse, 30-31)
• BODY PARAGRAPH THREE •
Prompt:
Now that you understand why you think the decision Siddhartha and Govinda made for their respective spiritual journeys was either the right or wrong choice, which decision would you make if you were to seek the same enlightenment?
T.S.:
After analyzing the choices Siddhartha and Govinda made for their spiritual journeys, the decision I would make for mine would be ________________________________.
Context:
Give some personal background informational that would explain your decision. (1 sentence)
Evidence:
What specific evidence from your life could support your decision?
Interpretation:
Explain why this decision is so quintessentially you.
C.S.:
Rephrase your topic sentence (the same ideas just rearranged differently)
• INTRODUCTION& CONCLUSION •
Each section is only two sentences long.
Introduction
A thoughtful statement or question for the reader related to spiritual enlightenment.
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Hermann Hesse, a German-Swiss writer, compares and contrasts the motivations behind different spiritual journeys in his novel Siddhartha.
Conclusion
The motivations behind the differing spiritual journeys is fervently explored in Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha.
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A different thoughtful statement or question for the reader related to spiritual enlightenment.