Life Of Pi And Richard Parker's Conversation On The Brink Of Death
In the novel Life of Pi, Yann Martel suggests how an individual seeks truth and meaning from challenging decisions made in their past allowing them to live with their own reality. More specifically, the meaning of Pi and Richard Parker’s conversation on the brink of death, or the significance of the investigation, or the fact that Richard Parker abandoned him and is “hiding somewhere (that no one will ever) find him.” (pg 352)
On the brink of death “it’s astonishing what you hear when you’re alone in the blackness of your dying mind” (pg 269) because as Pi was on what seemed like the last length of his life, the readers receive an omniscient view of Pi and all his thoughts. Martel establishes a peaceful vegetarian side in Pi while constantly contrasting this with a …show more content…
After the threat of survival has diminished by the presence of land the necessity for Pi’s animal will to survive (Richard Parker) can leave but “it is true that those we meet can change us” (pg 25) drastically and forever. The author makes a great point about individuals need something to cling onto or a purpose for their life to feel wanted because if not then they become lost. Throughout the story Richard Parker becomes the life source of Pi because to get past the tragic accidents that occurred he needed something to live for other than himself that kept his mind at a distance. “The bungled goodbye”(pg 360) had left an enduring mark on Pi because “it’s important in life to conclude things properly”(360) which is ironic because Martel created a character that’s nickname is infinite and never concludes.
Throughout the novel LIfe of Pi, Yann Martel proposes how people pursue an explanation and correctness for any past mistakes that could potentially allow themselves to thrive in their life. This thematic idea is
On the brink of death “it’s astonishing what you hear when you’re alone in the blackness of your dying mind” (pg 269) because as Pi was on what seemed like the last length of his life, the readers receive an omniscient view of Pi and all his thoughts. Martel establishes a peaceful vegetarian side in Pi while constantly contrasting this with a …show more content…
After the threat of survival has diminished by the presence of land the necessity for Pi’s animal will to survive (Richard Parker) can leave but “it is true that those we meet can change us” (pg 25) drastically and forever. The author makes a great point about individuals need something to cling onto or a purpose for their life to feel wanted because if not then they become lost. Throughout the story Richard Parker becomes the life source of Pi because to get past the tragic accidents that occurred he needed something to live for other than himself that kept his mind at a distance. “The bungled goodbye”(pg 360) had left an enduring mark on Pi because “it’s important in life to conclude things properly”(360) which is ironic because Martel created a character that’s nickname is infinite and never concludes.
Throughout the novel LIfe of Pi, Yann Martel proposes how people pursue an explanation and correctness for any past mistakes that could potentially allow themselves to thrive in their life. This thematic idea is