What does enlightenment look like in Siddhartha? Is it a feeling? An attitude?
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In Siddhartha, enlightenment came when he was on his path towards his family's home. He understood that he had a greater meaning than what he was making out for himself. He was able to look deeper into the meaning of life than those around him and he understood that he had the opportunity to choose his own path. However with this enlightenment came with the feeling of loneliness and confusion. His whole world was turned upside down, going from a clear straight forward path to a not so clear twisted path. However towards the end of the passage, his attitude shifted and he became very optimistic knowing that he was in charge of his life.
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