Symbols
How does Pi use the diary?
As a type of scripture and a way to pass the time.
pg.207
Name at least 2 things Pi used turtle shells for.
shields, cutting boards, bowls, protection
from the sun
Pg. 213
What caused Pi and Richard to fight
Pi had gotten a flying fish, and even though more would be coming, Richard Parker had interest in the one Pi caught.
Pg. 222
Did Pi assert dominance to Richard Parker ?
“It was time to impose myself and carve out my territory”(martell 202)
Yes I did a certain is dominance to Richard Parker by saying he was going to take over the space
What is rule #5.
Once the animal has crossed your territory, act outraged.
pg.204
What happened to Pi when Richard Parker hit his shield?
“I was beside myself with Terror -Of Richard parker, but but also of being in the water. in my mind a shark was at the very second shooting up for me (206) pi was showing that he was scared of Richard Parker
What caused Richard to Roar
a mako shark
Pg. 219
What did Pi try to eat out of desperation?
Richards feces
What is the whistle used for?
It is used as a type of control method for Richard Parker.
pg.205
In chapter 77, What happened when Pi starved
He started to eat nearly every part of the fish, and started to enjoy nearly all of them.
Pg. 212
Why were pi and richard parker constipated?
They were constipated due to too much protein and their lack of water
Who was Pi talking about in the diary ?
Talking about Richard parker
What do the sharks represent?
Death. They are like the vultures surrounding a dying person. Pi fends them off each time.
Pg. 218
how long in between eating food did pi go when he was starving
Every 8 hours
Pg. 211
How many shells did Pi use to train Richard
He used 5 turtle shells.
Pg. 207
When was life of pi made into a movie
2012
Why does Pi claim random things as God's?
To keep himself from falling into despair.
pg.209
What did the thunder represent
The lifeboat coming
Was Richard parker really on the boat
NO he was not on the boat
Why did Yann Martel write the book
A connection to the world and spirit