Life of Pi
What was the name and type of animal that Pi was stranded with in the passage of "Life of Pi?"
Name: Richard Parker
Animal: Tiger
What does "The Cost of Survival" argue?
It argues that people should pay for their rescue mission.
What is the most common emotion soldiers feel?
Guilt
Why did Pi struggle so much with killing the Dorado at first?
Pi struggled killing the Dorado because he had never done anything violent prior to the boat sinking. It was "out of character" for him to do so.
What did the second lieutenant in the California Air National Guard say about people having to pay for their rescue?
"We're out here to save lives. You cant put a price on that."
Why did Dr. Bonenberger feel survivor guilt?
How did Pi end up in the life-or-death situation he's in?
He was on his families boat and a storm had caused the boat to ship, 4 of the families animals survived but Richard Parker had killed them.
What is the rebuttal against what "The Cost of Survival" is arguing?
That sometimes people have bad luck instead of willingly putting themselves in a dangerous situation.
What does entrusted mean?
Given the responsibility of doing something or caring for someone or something.
How did catching the 2nd Dorado make Pi feel?
It made him feel self assured.
Who helps to save the people put in danger?
Police, fire department, medical teams, and rescue workers help to save people put in danger.
Deep unabashed guilt.
How did Pi feel about Richard Parker and how can you come to that conclusion?
Pi is scared of Richard Parker. You can come to this conclusion by looking at how he reacted when the Dorado flew at him.
Why do some people take longer to call for rescue?
Some people take longer to call for rescue because they don't want to pay to be rescued.
Why do some people think its unreasonable to have survivors guilt?
Because you cant do anything to change it.