Siddhartha Lecture Note

According to Jung's work, what are the three most basic archetypal figures and how are they manifested in literature?

• The hero, the mentor, and the sidekick, depicted as the main characters in novels.

• The shadow, the persona, and the anima/anima, which are manifested in literature as darker desires, public persona, and feminine/masculine qualities respectively.

• The id, ego, and superego, portrayed as characters in conflict.

• The rage, longing, and belonging, represented as key emotions in poems.

Fill in the blanks: Hermann Hesse was born in the town of Calw in ___, Germany on July 2, 1877. Hesse's parents were both ___ with a Basel, Switzerland Mission to India.

How does the character Siddhartha in the novel embody the archetype of the shadow according to Jungian theory? (Answer in your own words)

Answer explanation

A reference answer: In 'Siddhartha,' the main character has to confront and experience the darker desires within himself, symbolizing the archetype of the shadow in Jungian theory.

How does the caste system influence the social structure in Hindu society, and how does Buddhism differ in its approach towards this system? (Answer in your own words)

Answer explanation

A reference answer: The caste system in Hinduism divides individuals into social classes based on birth, such as Brahmin (priest class), Nobility, Merchants, Servants, and Untouchables. Buddhism, in contrast, does not recognize the caste system and is often criticized by traditional Hindu groups for this reason.

The shadow is defined as the darkness inside all of us and is portrayed in literature as the ___ archetype.

• devil

• unholy

• sacrilegious

• evil

What aspects of Hermann Hesse's early life can be recognized in his works such as Beneath the Wheel, Siddhartha, Demian, and Steppenwolf?

• Hesse was born in a small village in India, where he experienced firsthand the spiritual traditions and mysticism that would later inform his writing, particularly in Siddhartha.

• Hermann Hesse's early life in the Swiss Alps, where he developed a deep connection with nature and witnessed the contrast between the simplicity of rural life and the complexity of urban society, greatly influenced his works such as Beneath the Wheel, Siddhartha, Demian, and Steppenwolf.

• As a child, Hermann Hesse lived in a remote monastery in Tibet, where he learned meditation and Buddhist philosophy, later integrating these concepts into his writing.

• Hermann Hesse's struggles, experiences with rebellion against traditional education, and his departure from the seminary school are recognizable in his works such as Beneath the Wheel, Siddhartha, Demian, and Steppenwolf.

What are Hermann Hesse's major personal experiences and interests that influence the writing of Siddhartha?

• His personal experiences, including his preoccupation with Indian culture, intense reading from religious scriptures, and rebellion of a parental dictate putting him into the priesthood

• Hesse's close friendships with prominent philosophers and psychologists of his time, such as Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, significantly impacted the exploration of the subconscious and personal transformation found in Siddhartha.

• Siddhartha was primarily shaped by Hesse's extensive research in Buddhism and his desire to explore the intersections between Southern and Western spirituality.

• Hesse's experiences as a world traveler, particularly his time spent in Switzerland, inspired the spiritual journey and self-discovery themes in Siddhartha.

Which renowned psychoanalyst's theories heavily influenced Hermann Hesse's writing, especially in the creation of Siddhartha?

• Alfred Adler

• Carl Jung

• Erik Erikson

• Sigmund Freud

In Jungian terms, what must an individual recognize within themselves to become individuated?

• In Jungian terms, an individual must recognize their anima or animus within themselves to become individuated.

• Recognizing one's cognitive functions, as defined by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), is crucial for achieving individuation in Jungian terms.
  

• To become individuated, an individual must recognize their persona, or the social mask they present to the world, as the true source of their identity.

• All aspects of the individual within yourself that distinguish you from others.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Life Stages in Hinduism?

• The Nomad

• The Pilgrim

• The Retired Person

• The Wanderer