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Demian
Hermann Hesse
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Characters
Character List
Emil Sinclair
Max Demian
Frau Eva
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further study
Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
1
of 5
Which of the following best describes Sinclair before his first meeting Demian?
Conformist and religious
Curious but confused
Rebellious and temperamental
Heretical and abrasive
2
of 5
What aspect of himself does Sinclair discover through his interactions with Pistorius?
Inability to think critically
Comfortability with conformity
Creativity and originality
Constant need for mentorship
3
of 5
In which of the following ways does the reader see Demian develop throughout the story?
He becomes more irreverent
He stays fairly static
He becomes more violent
He becomes more religious
4
of 5
Which of the following dualities does Frau Eva embody?
Caring and commanding
Mother and romantic object
Feminine and masculine
All of the above
5
of 5
Which of the following roles does Frau Eva not play in Sinclair’s life?
Source of constant coddling
Mother figure
Object of romantic love
Source of confidence
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CHARACTERS
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MAIN IDEAS
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MAIN IDEAS
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FURTHER STUDY
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