Analytical
Essay on Siddartha
To begin our year together in humanities, we've aimed
at guiding you toward a "Journey Into Self". To do this, we've
discussed: integrity, rules
of conduct, goal
setting, Siddhartha, Herman Hesse,
Hinduism and Buddhism.
Using these "Journey Into Self" topics, we will be
composing our first essay together. The prompt for this personal
essay follows:
To begin your personal quest for knowledge, we've
studied a variety of topics. Based on your study of the novel
Siddhartha by Herman Hesse, what are three learnings that
you've discovered and you are ready to apply to your own
life?
Essay Process "The Trek":
- "Plan Your Trip": outline your
territory and where you'll stop along the way in order to get to
your destination successfully.
- "Mark the Trail": lead your readers
into your topic and thesis by describing your
territory.
- "Set Up Camps": develop and construct
your camps (body paragraphs) to show your knowledge and
understanding of surviving the trip and the trail. Use all the
materials you've been given: quotes and details from text, notes,
lectures, film, background knowledge, life experience. SHOW, not
tell.
- "Reach Your Destination": conclude your
trip by stating where you've been and what impact this trip has
had on your life.
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