Quote #3

[Pi:] "Why do people move? What makes them uproot and leave everything they've known for a great unknown beyond the horizon? Why climb this Mount Everest of formalities that makes you feel like a beggar? Why enter this jungle of foreignness where everything is new, strange and difficult?
 
The Answer is the same the world over: people move in the hope of a better life."(Ch 29)


How has Pi's character "moved" or changed throughout the first part of the novel? What is Pi going to miss most about India?

Quote #2

[Pi:] "Why would God wish that upon Himself? Why not leave death to the mortals? Why make dirty what is beautiful, spoil what is perfect?

Love. That was Father Martin's answer." (Ch 17)


Why does Pi struggle to understand the Christian "Story"? How is he affected by the interactions he has with Father Martin?

Quote #1

[Pi:] "Religion will save us," I said. Since when I could remember, religions had always been close to my heart.

"Religion?" Mr. Kumar grinned broadly. "I don't believe in religion. Religion is darkness."

Darkness? I was puzzled. I thought, Darkness is the last thing that religion is. Religion is light." (ch. 7)

How does this quote reveal Pi's feelings about religion? What does he feel about science?

Hello Students! We will be using this blog to discuss some of the important plot events and meaningful quotes from the novel Life of Pi by Yann Martel. I will also use this as a tool for sharing some cool Life of Pi  resources with all of you. Your first assignment will be posted early next week.