The continuation of the story starts with Siddhartha's departure from his father's palace. The story immediately begins to employ dialogue between Siddhartha and Kanthaka, a common device I've noticed being utilized in the story of the Buddha. Also, personification is continues in this section as well stating closer to the beginning of the story, "Kanthaka was a magnificent animal...". Here are some other notes I took while reading through these next few stories:
1. I hope to keep the utilization of dialogue consistent in my stories as well but do hope to engage other forms of language. The dialogue is very heavy in this story and although effective can be somewhat difficult to read for long periods of time.
2. Imagery is very prevalent in these parts as well, especially "Siddhartha Deserted By His First Disciples".
3. There is a large section in the above mentioned part about food. Maybe it would be a good idea to change the foods in my story and make them more modern.
4. The disciples left because they felt as if his leadership was not consistent in teaching and he didn't always follow what he taught.
5. Siddhartha finally becomes the Buddha.
1. I hope to keep the utilization of dialogue consistent in my stories as well but do hope to engage other forms of language. The dialogue is very heavy in this story and although effective can be somewhat difficult to read for long periods of time.
2. Imagery is very prevalent in these parts as well, especially "Siddhartha Deserted By His First Disciples".
3. There is a large section in the above mentioned part about food. Maybe it would be a good idea to change the foods in my story and make them more modern.
4. The disciples left because they felt as if his leadership was not consistent in teaching and he didn't always follow what he taught.
5. Siddhartha finally becomes the Buddha.
Bibliography:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/buddhism/history/history.shtml
October 2, 2002
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