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By Sean Ewart - January 03, 2006

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In the novels Invisible Man and Siddhartha, the protagonists find it necessary to completely isolate themselves from the influences of society in order to reach a stage of serene understanding, or "enlightenment." Both Siddhartha and the Invisible Man initially seek understanding through following accepted methods. Both, however, eventually find…

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