Self-Actualization, Individuation and Self-Realization to Search the True Self: A Comparative Study of Siddhartha and a Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

This paper stresses the need for self-actualization through comparative analysis of Herman Hesse (1951)and James Joyce’s A Portrait Artist as a Young Man (D. M. I. H. JAMES, 2009) by instilling critical lenses self-actualization, individuation, and self-realization espoused Abraham Maslow Carl Jung. It attempts to investigate quest true self Siddhartha Stephen Dedalus in different circumstances scenarios. Both them are motivated know their actual all needs already satisfied according Maslow’s hierarchy needs. Jung have theorized explore actuality process individuation respectively achieve psychological development. Jungian archetypes lead toward final product which is realized self. discovering can never be linear phenomenon. Siddhartha’s search Atman Dedalus’ artistic grandeur paved way get identity. self-centered development ensures lifelong with no destination.