On page 132 we read "Everything that was not suffered to the end and finally concluded, recurred, and the same sorrows were undergone." What does this mean in regards to Siddhartha and any other of the characters in Hesse's story? Do you agree with this statement? Explain.         This quote is taken from the context of when Siddhartha is crossing the river and he sees his reflection and it looks like his father. This quote refers to …showed first 75 words of 544 total…

…showed last 75 words of 544 total…for Siddhartha to overcome the incomplete misfortunes of his past. When the undealt with problems of his past are dealt with, he can concentrate on living in the now and not being controlled by his past. Siddhartha realized that he must move forward in time, recognizing his past only as contributing factors to what he is. Siddhartha's being encompasses more than just his experiences but also how he is prepared to deal with future situations.