Themes are the fundamental and often universal ideas explored in a literary work.
For this assignment, you are going to develop an argumentative essay about the similarities and differences of a specific theme found in both Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse and The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.
Remember that the purpose of this paper is not to just list the similarities and differences between the texts. You must interpret the similarities and differences, and then explain why they are meaningful.
Choose one of the following themes to be your frame of reference for this essay:
Dreams
Fate
Fear and Death
Love and Relationships
Knowledge and Wisdom
Self-Discovery
Search for Satisfaction
Teachers and Students
Unity of Nature
