Narcissus and Goldmund
Describe symbolism in Narcissus and Goldmund by Hermann Hesse
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In Chapter One, Goldmund gets into a fist fight shortly after his arrival at the cloister. He also falls asleep in his first class. Each of these incidents symbolize his unfitness for a spiritual life.
Narcissus and Goldmund