Siddhartha questions.

What kind of child and son is Siddhartha?

Siddhartha was essentially the perfect son. Born the child of a Brahmin, Siddhartha always pleased those around him, especially his parents with his vast knowledge and thirst for more. Even physically, Siddhartha, with his thin physique and tan skin, would make even his closest friends like Govinda jealous. Even at his young age, Siddhartha had already mastered the Om as well as many facets of the Brahmin lifestyle. However Siddhartha did not see himself in the same light. He became very pessimistic towards his future, and was suspicious of the joy that was felt around him. He did not appreciate the beauty and joy around him which ultimately lead him away from home to find true bliss.

Who are the Child People, and what are their values, concerns, weaknesses, and secret?

The child people, for the most part, are the general citizens such as the traders and the gamblers, or perhaps anyone who is not a Samana or Brahmin. Siddhartha sees himself as an adult, or someone who knows himself very well and understands as well as follows the key philosophies of life which hold him back from leading a wholesome life. The Child People on the other hand, are much more consumerist, living in the material world around them and only concerning themselves with tangible items such as money, property and goods. They indulged in love and were subject to emotional feelings where as Siddhartha felt he had a much better understanding and was essentially higher than the Child People.

What does Siddhartha teach Govinda?

In the final scene of the book, Siddhartha explains the knowledge he has gained over the years and all his travels. While the Buddha attempts to teach through what the Buddha has learnt, Siddhartha realizes that wisdom cannot be taught, and that words hold little meaning. He told Govinda that one must learn from themselves, and choose their own path with their own morals, and believed that the best teacher is the environment around you and yourself. Finally, Siddhartha shows that it is okay to love and be loved with those around you and feel emotion, and to believe that the world is perfect and to see grace in all sins. Ordered by Siddhartha, Govinda kisses Siddhartha on the forehead and instantly is overwhelmed with all the happiness he has ever felt.