Characters
Who is the main character?
Pi Patel
What is a major theme in the book?
The struggle between faith and doubt.
What event starts Pi's journey?
The shipwreck of the Tsimtsum.
Where does Pi live in India?
Pondicherry
What does the tiger symbolize?
The wildness and primal instincts within Pi.
Who is Richard Parker?
A Bengal tiger who shares the lifeboat with Pi.
What does Pi struggle with?
His identity, faith, and survival.
What happens to the Tsimtsum?
It sinks in the Pacific Ocean after an incident.
What is the significance of the ocean?
It represents both isolation and a vast expanse of opportunity.
What does the ocean symbolize?
The unknown and the challenges of survival.
Who is Pi's father?
Mr. Santosh Patel, the director of the Pondicherry Zoo.
What does faith mean to Pi?
A deep personal connection with God and belief in multiple religions.
Who survives on the lifeboat at the beginning of Part 2?
Pi, a Bengal tiger, a hyena, and a zebra.
Where do Pi's family migrate to?
Canada
What does the lifeboat represent?
A space of survival and coexistence.
Who is Mr. Kumar?
Pi's biology teacher and a visitor to the zoo.
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A muslim baker who introduces Pi to Islam.
What role does survival play?
It drives Pi's actions and decisions throughout his journey
What does Pi do to survive?
He learns to fish, collects rainwater, and trains Richard Parker.
What is the first animal Pi encounters?
A zebra
What is the significance of the island?
A temporary refuge but ultimately a false paradise.
Who is Mamaji?
Pi's uncle and a swimming champion.
How does environment affect Pi?
It challenges his survival instincts and shapes his experiences.
How does Pi train Richard Parker?
He uses a whistle to establish dominance and feeds him fish.
What does the zoo represent?
A microcosm of nature and life lessons.
What do the animals represent?
Different aspects of Pi's personality and survival instincts