WLC+Rosa

"'I am no longer who I was, I am no longer an ascetic, I am no longer a priest, I am no longer a Brahmin.'" (//Siddhartha//) (page 35)
 * Sentence Pattern**
 * Pattern 9A
 * There is a repeated key word in the same position of the sentence. This repetition highlights the main idea of the sentence.

Divide your novel into four sections - by pages or chapters. **Post the schedule below on your wiki page with your pages/chapters due filled in for each class.**
 * Reading Assignments:**

Class 39 World Literature Circles - Meeting #1 Pages / Chapters Due: 34, "Awakening"

Class 41 World Literature Circles - Meeting #2 Pages / Chapters Due: 77, "By the River"

Class 43 World Literature Circles - Meeting #3 Pages / Chapters Due: 102, "The Son"

Class 44 World Literature Circles - Meeting #4 Pages / Chapters Due: Until the end


 * Preview** your book by answering the following questions on your wiki page:
 * What do you think this novel will be about based on the cover art? (complete sentence)
 * I think the novel is about religious or art just by looking at the cover.
 * READ THE FIRST PAGE ALOUD IN YOUR GROUP
 * What is the POV (provide evidence)?
 * Third Person POV
 * What conflict is introduced?
 * None
 * What characters are introduced?
 * Siddhartha, Brahaim, Govinda, Siddhartha's mother
 * What do you learn about each of the characters (provide textual evidence)?
 * Siddhartha is intellegent, rich, and handsome.
 * Brahaim is respected among people
 * Govinda loves Siddhartha
 * What is the setting (time, location)?
 * home
 * bright, sunny day
 * What do you think this book will be about? (complete sentences)
 * I think the book is going to be about the life of Siddhartha and his father. (mainly about Siddhartha)

After each world literature circle discussion, please complete the following reflection in complete sentences on your page. (Clearly label each discussion reflection.) **What was the most interesting idea or insight that was discussed in your group meeting today?** Describe the discussion in as much detail as you can, noting the ideas various members came up with as well as any follow-up questions that were asked. (This reflection needs to be a paragraph in length.)
 * Reflections:**

Siddhartha Discussion #1 Reflection: Even though our group had hard time discussing due to the differences of the page numbers, many interesting ideas were discussed in today's discussion One most interesting idea was about Govinda speaking up on Siddhartha. In the beginning of the book, Govinda always just respected and followed whatever Siddhartha said. However, when Siddhartha was trying to abandon and leave the Sharamas, Govinda spoke up to him for almost the first time. We thought that this was very interesting because we guessed that Govinda would never shout or be scary to Siddhartha. Also, it was interesting to see Siddhartha actually agreeing to Govinda's ideas.

Siddhartha Discussion #2 Reflction: In today's discussion, we discussed lots of ideas. The most interesting idea that we discussed was the connection between //Siddhartha// and other books that we read before in class. Susie and Taeyoon shared the idea that //Siddhartha// is very similar to //Candide// because both books are journey-based books. People come out and go by. Also, both books talk about the protagonists' sexual desires and how it effects the protagonists. I thought that this comparison was very significant and interesting at the same time.

Siddhartha Discussion #3 Reflection: In today's discussion, we came up with an interesting theme, 'child bring happiness.' I thought that this was a significant idea of our section because when Siddhartha found out that he had a son, he became really happy. He thought that he was richer than ever. So, even when Kamala, his love died, he was not sad because his son was there next to him. Therefore, I thought it was a very interesting to see someone love their child more than anything else.

Siddhartha Discussion #4 Reflection: Our group found lots of connections in 'Siddhartha.' 'Siddhartha' was very similar to 'The Metamorphosis,' because of family love. In 'The Metamorphosis,' even though the main character turned into a bug, his mom still loved him and could not kill him. Just like that, in 'Siddhartha,' Siddhartha loved his son and believed in him even though he was very rude and not obedient.


 * Examining the Setting with Research**
 * your topic of research
 * The Shramanas
 * a URL link to your reliable source
 * http://www.berzinarchives.com/web/en/archives/study/history_buddhism/buddhism_india/indian_society_thought_time_buddha_.html
 * state why you think the source is reliable
 * The source is reliable since the author of this site is Dr. Alexander Berzin, who is a Buddhist scholar. The author talks professionally about the Buddhists and also the Shramanas. In addition, the site was updated recently on April 22, 2010.
 * write a one paragraph summary of your source (5-8 complete sentences)
 * In India, during Shakyamuni Buddha's time, the kingdoms and the republics were fighting for the political and economic powers. The kingdoms ended up being stronger than the republics in every factor. As a result, many people in India started to look for liberation through spiritual lives. There were two spiritual groups in India at this time: The Brahmanas, and the Shramanas. The Shramanas seeked for liberation by leaving the society and living as a group in the forests. Everyone did not believe in a supreme god or a creator. Also, they did not follow the hereditary system of India, caste.
 * be prepared to share with your group and the class