Summary
Who is the zebra in the human version of Pi's story?
The sailor
What literary device does Yann Martel use for the reader to clearly see, touch, smell, and hear?
Imagery
In what ways does Richard Parker resemble Pi?
Animalistic, dangerous & carnivorous
What does the color orange symbolize?
Hope & Survival
What does Precipitously mean?
Dangerously high or steep
What was Algae Island made of?
Variety of marine algae
What is Pi's first impression of the island? What does he realize?
Paradise at first but soon realizes the dangers.
Who is Mr. Chiba's superior?
Mr. Okamoto (Lead member from the Japanese Ministry of Transport)
What did the spider-filled bananas symbolize?
The orang-utan came on a net filled with bananas filled with spiders, the bananas all fell into the water and were wasted symbolizing that the arrival of something hopeful (his mom) would not be long-lived. The orang-utan (mom) brought good traits (the bananas) that wouldn't last and bad traits (the spiders).
Why are there different fonts in the book during the interview between Pi and the Japanese Councils?
It lets the audience know the language-translation happening between characters.
How is the cook significant to the plot?
He fishes and saves Pi & his mom, kills the mom, makes Pi a killer & is a cannibal
How does Pi regain his strength on the island?
Drinks lots of freshwater & eats algae
Describe Mr. Chiba? Who is he?
The naive and trusting of the two Japanese officials, with minimal experience conducting interviews (gets on his superior's nerve)
What do the meerkats symbolize?
People/souls trapped between two cycles (meerkats were an attempt by Pi to express his view of the world and the people in it)
Why do all of the fish die in the Algae Island waters?
Saltwater can't survive in freshwater
What does Pi do with the cookies given by the Japanese Officials?
Stores them under his bed
What does the Algae island represent?
Salvation & Temptation, Religion & Faith
How many hoops can Richard Parker jump through?
4 (the fourth was the hardest)
What does the color green symbolize?
Color of Islam & represents hope for Pi
What was Yann Martel's main approach when writing Life of Pi?
He wants the readers to believe the unbelievable, encourage readers to open their minds to ideas they would not usually be willing to accept
Which story do the Japanese Officials believe is the better story? How do you know?
The animal story. They say in the report that it was Pi & a Bengal Tiger on board the lifeboat
Why do the meerkats sleep in the trees?
The island is carnivorous
Who was the visiting writer?
Yann Martel
Name 2 attributes of the island that symbolizes hidden evil or the garden of Eden?
1. Heaven chlorophyll algae
2. Carnivorous Island
Name 3 major themes in Life of Pi.
1. Truth & Storytelling
2. Faith
3. Safety
4. Hidden Evil
5. Will to Survive