Write a systematic analysis (approximately 2,000 words in length) of the similarities between the ideas and values of Hermann Hesse and the four varieties of eastern thought you have studied. Explain to what degree, if at all, you think he has been influenced by Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism in his novel Siddhartha. Justify and document your conclusions.

-Citation style: The style guide for this course is Turabian’s A Manual for Writers, 7th edition. It’s based on Chicago. Use footnotes for citations.