Faith and Conflict
Pi's religious journey begins with his faith, which he calls his 'natural' religion.
The name of the Japanese cargo ship that sinks in the Pacific Ocean.
The Tsimtsum
Why is routine important for Pi's survival on the boat? (3 things).
It creates order, discipline, and helps maintain mental stability.
What literary device is used when Richard Parker represents more than just a tiger and reflects Pi's inner struggle for survival?
Symbolism
Pi eventually discovers that his greatest enemy on the lifeboat is not the tiger, but this.
Thirst
Pi's response to the religious leaders' argument is that he just wants to do this to God.
Love Him
Initially, these 4 animals are Pi's companions on the lifeboat.
Zebra, Hyena, Orangutan (Orange Juice), and Richard Parker (the tiger).
This concept explains why Pi must become the 'Alpha' to survive the tiger's presence.
Territoriality / Dominance
The tiger's name, Richard Parker, is an examples of this.
Anthropomorphism
Pi has to abandon his lifelong practice of this to survive on the boat.
This groups of people are 'prophets' of a different kind to Pi because they at least believe in something (reason).
Atheists
Pi finds this 'bible' of survival inside the locker, which helps him collect water.
The survival manual.
The conflict between the 'two stories' represents the theme of this versus cold reality.
Faith / Imagination
Orange juice the Orangutan is often seen as this for Pi's mother.
Symbol / Allegory
Pi uses this object to 'tame' Richard Parker by associating its sound with seasickness.
A Whistle.
Pi finds himself in Islamic prayer because of its physical nature and this specific quality of the mosque.
Simplicity / Connection to the Ground
Pi builds this secondary structure to keep a safe distance from Richard Parker.
A rafter (tethered to the boat).
In the zoo and on the boat, animals prefer this state over 'freedom.'
Stability / Routine / Security
Foreshadowing
Why does Pi create a raft attached to the life boat?
To create distance from Richard Parker (Flight Distance) and increase his chances of survival.
Pi argues that this group is the worst because they prefer to live in a state of doubt rather than choose a story.
Agnostics.
What are the 'solar stills' used for?
It uses sunlight to purify water.
One major theme of the novel is that survival requires adaptation. What does Pi repeatedly change or adjust to stay alive? (3 things)
His routines, strategies, and behaviour.
Martel often references Pi's survival knowledge by describing the zoo and animal behaviour in part 1. What literary device does he use when he does this?
Foreshadowing
Why does Richard Parker's presence help Pi? (3 things)
Richard Parker keeps him alert, purpose, and prevents him from giving up.