Pi's real story
Why did the interviewers not believe Pi?
They simply needed something more believable.
What does the zebra symbolize in Life of Pi?
The zebra symbolizes individualism and the dangers of passivity.
How did Richard Parker get his name, do you think it's on purpose?
When Pi's father was creating the papers, he made a mistake by switching the names. So now the tiger's name is Richard Parker, and the hunter's name is Thirsty.
Why does the hyena defeat the orangutan so easily?
Orange Juice was a small female and she had lived her life in captivity, so she wasn't used to protecting herself
what does Orange juice remind Pi of?
Orange juice reminds Pi of his mother since she was a kind and caring creature.
What did Pi tell the interviewers after they gave their impressions of Pi's story?
Pi became frustrated at the two men and yelled at them, he also said that they were incredibly ignorant of how many animals escape and are lost from zoos all the time.
Why does pi believe the zebra is still alive?
The zebra's breathing and panting proves to Pi that its still alive.
Why was Richard Parker's survival incredible to Pi?
Richard Parker's survival was incredible to Pi since he was a 450-pound Bengal tiger in a 26 ft long lifeboat. Pi was amazed at how such a large ferocious animal can survive in such a small place.
Why did Pi think that the hyena would not attack him?
Pi thought that the hyena never attacked him because the tiger was in the boat, so it was too scared from Richard Parker, Pi's friend
He thinks it is "human-like"
Who does each animal represent in Pi's real story?
Hyena the cook, zebra the sailor, orangutan Pi's mother, Pi the tiger.
What happens to the zebra and how does orange juice react?
The hyena eats the zebra alive, orange juice gets angry and tries to face the hyena yet fails
Did Pi want Richard Parker to die?
In the beginning, Pi wanted to get rid of Richard Parker since he was scared of him yet he ended up taming him and he was the reason Pi survived.
What did the hyena do on the first night on the boat?
The hyena bit off the zebra's leg and continued to chew on it.
What does the color orange symbolize and how does it relate to orange juice?
The color orange symbolizes hope and survival while Orange Juice the orangutan provides a measure of emotional support and hope that helps the Pi survive .
Which version of Pi's survival at sea story do you choose to believe in and why?
no correct answer
If the zebra was left with Pi instead of Richard Parker on the boat, do you think their relationship would have differed?
No correct answer
How did Pi feel when Richard Parker escaped?
Pi felt betrayed and abandoned since he expected Richard Parker to say goodbye.
How does Pi describe the hyena?
Pi described the hyena as a vicious and evil animal, he also stated "All the parts put together look doglike, but like no dog anyone would want as a pet."
How does Pi describe the arrival of Orange Juice?
"She came floating on an island of bananas in a halo of light, as lovely as the Virgin Mary. The rising sun was behind her."