". . . gentlenenss is stronger than severity, water is stronger than rock, love is stronger than force." Prior to beginning Siddhartha, employ a KWHL strategy to provided your class members with the background knowledge of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Indian culture they will need for Herman Hesse's novel about his character's spiritual journey. Complete directions are included for the activities that will set readers on their own journey of self-discovery as they watch Siddhartha learn, "Your soul is the whole world."