How does the book Siddhartha illustrate the major tenets of Indian thought and belief?
To prepare for this in-class essay, use your text book (chapter 4) and lecture material for additional evidence, but please to not consult any other sources (especially the internet) outside this class for this particular assignment. Make sure that the essay has a thesis in the introduction. Next, support that thesis in three paragraphs using specific evidence (names, dates, people, places, events) from the book as well as the Bentley text book and class notes. Each paragraph should include analysis of the evidence. Write a short conclusion (2-3 sentences) that does more than just sum up the major points, but one that offers a meaningful observation about the book. Since this is an expository essay that provides factual information, rather than the author’s opinion, the essay should be written without emotion and should avoid the use of personal pronouns (especially “I”). Essays will be graded according to the following general standards: 90-100%: An “A” is reserved for outstanding wor
