Weekly Blog: Week 16

The mutual inability to love that Siddhartha and Kamala share is one of the novel's predominate ideas. They are both seekers, but not of love. Siddhartha seeks the truth, knowledge of the world and of himself. He seeks to learn from others, and therefore he cannot engage in another commitment. He has devoted himself to discovery and doesn't want love to hinder his way. Kamala practices the art of love and can't fall in love for this reason. She sees love as a play thing or a way to spend time or make dues. Thus, she unable to love Siddhartha. The two are meant for each other because of their similarities. Ironically, though, this major likeness is the same quality that prevents their love from flourishing.