Piscine Molitor Patel, also known as Pi, once said “It’s important in life to conclude things properly. Only then you can let go. Otherwise, you are left with words you should have said but never did, and your heart is heavy with remorse” (pg. 285, chapter 94). As captivating as those words are, the book “Life of Pi” written by Yann Martel is even more compelling. Pi Patel, who is the protagonist of this story, narrates his journey from when he was named after a famous pool in Paris, which did not perk his childhood, to when he stumbled upon various religions and decided to practice them all. After experiencing an exotic childhood in Pondicherry, his entire life takes a turn after experiencing a shipwreck on his way to Canada. Not only did he hang on for seven months out on the ocean, he survived with a dangerous, ferocious and intense tiger on one boat. As Pi discovers multiple aspects to life throughout his journey, a lot about him can be concluded as well.
Pi was a very religious boy. Whichever religion he decided to follow he always stayed …show more content…
After a couple of days, he did not think that he would survive. He said “You might think I lost all hope at that point. I did.” (pg. 134, chapter 49). However, after struggling for a couple of more days for food and water, Pi was about to give up again, but a voice made itself heard in Pi’s heart and it said “I will not die, I refuse it… so as long as God is with me, I will not die. Amen.” (chapter 53, page 148). Even though pi lost hope many times and thought he would not succeed in his journey of survival, he did. He survived 7 months with a ferocious tiger on the boat. Another main factor which built Pi’s hopes a survival was his raft. Pi was a very imaginative boy, he built a raft using some of the materials and equipment he found on the lifeboat. This raft always helped him in his times of needs especially when he used to get frightened of the
Pi was a very religious boy. Whichever religion he decided to follow he always stayed …show more content…
After a couple of days, he did not think that he would survive. He said “You might think I lost all hope at that point. I did.” (pg. 134, chapter 49). However, after struggling for a couple of more days for food and water, Pi was about to give up again, but a voice made itself heard in Pi’s heart and it said “I will not die, I refuse it… so as long as God is with me, I will not die. Amen.” (chapter 53, page 148). Even though pi lost hope many times and thought he would not succeed in his journey of survival, he did. He survived 7 months with a ferocious tiger on the boat. Another main factor which built Pi’s hopes a survival was his raft. Pi was a very imaginative boy, he built a raft using some of the materials and equipment he found on the lifeboat. This raft always helped him in his times of needs especially when he used to get frightened of the