Life of Pi
Which event in the story allowed Pi to obtain reliable bait?
The flying fish crashing into his boat.
What does culpability mean?
guilt or blame that is deserved; blameworthiness
What is the debate in this passage?
Should people who willingly put themselves in danger be billed for their rescue operations?
Why does Pi struggle to kill his first flying fish?
Because he is a vegetarian.
What is Survivor's Guilt?
Survivor’s guilt is when a person has feelings of guilt because they survived a life-threatening situation when others did not.
Which state already bills hikers for their rescue?
New Hamsphire
Why is Pi trying to catch fish if he won't eat them?
He's trying to feed the tiger so that it doesn't eat him.
According to the author, what other emotions do soldiers describe when they talk about feeling guilt?
burden, conscience, and remorse.
What argument is used when it comes to people not paying for their rescue?
You can't put a price on someone's life.
What did killing the Dorado feel like for Pi?
"I felt I was beating a rainbow to death."
What happened to Private Mayek, and why does Captain John Prior feel responsible?
Prior felt responsible because he was in charge of installing the vehicles and instituting security procedures.
What argument is used when it comes to people paying for their rescue?
Efforts to rescue someone cost a lot of money
What is the Dorado fish known for?
It's death-knell iridescence.
What is the author's opinion about Survivor's Guilt?
it's irrational
What is the author's counter argument in the debate?
Some people lose their s lives in order to carry out a rescue operation.