1. How does the use of diction show a shift
in Siddhartha's attitude
in the first chapter?
The use of diction in the first chapter shows a shift in Siddhartha's attitude because it goes from a loving, happy mood to gloomy and self denial at the end. He is loved by everyone in his village, in the book "Siddhartha" it says "Siddhartha ...loved by everyone ....a source of joy, ...a delight for them all." Also, loved by his father and obedient to his father's way of life for him, "Joy leapt in his father's heart for his son who was quick to learn, thirsty for knowledge; he saw him growing up to become great wise man and priest, a prince among the Brahmans." But, though everyone else is happy with Siddhartha, isn't very happy with himself, "Siddhartha, was not a source of joy for himself, he found no delight in himself. Summary of the "Brahman's Son" If you don't understand the book this link can help with a summary of the chapter.
2. Reflection
In chapter "The Brahman's Son" it started with the best picturesque son his father could want but, better, he was obedient, everyone loved him, and the other Brahman's thought of him as a prince. Siddhartha figures out he has been making everyone else happy but, himself. He continues to question his happiness and comes to the conclusion that he wants to become a Samana; to fulfill his blissfulness. He ask for his father's permission but, is denied of his approval. So, being the obedient son he is he doesn't leave to become a Samana, but he isn't leaving without approval. He stays unmoving all noon, evening, and next morning, until his father realize that Siddhartha isn't leaving without his approval. He grants his son permission to go and so off Siddhartha goes to become a Samana.
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