Essays on Life of Pi

Under physiological stress the human body goes through a series of homeostatic processes depending on the origin of stress. The human body does this to ensure that it is healthy and functional or in others word, it insures its survival. The term ‘survival of the fittest’ is a good example for the explanation of homeostatic processes. An example of homeostatic processes is when you lose weight by starvation, losing weight because you are starving yourself causes a decrease in lean muscle mass ...

In the world of literature, a quest is initiated every time the character “hits the road”; this concept applies to famous journeys such as the search for the Holy Grail or even a trip to the grocery store. Pi Patel, the protagonist from the fictional novel Life of Pi by Yann Martel, unexpectedly engages in a voyage after the sinking of a cargo ship he was on board. Even though he is only sixteen years old, Pi shows exceptional skills of intellect and maturity beyond his age when he survives in ...

What would you do at age of 16 if your lifestyle was shaken suddenly like the intensity of an earthquake? In the Life of Pi, Piscine Molitor Patel, a 16 year old Indian boy from Pondicherry experienced two hundred twenty-seven days lost at sea. Undoubtedly this would have a life-changing impact on some of his beliefs and habits. Piscine Molitor Patel, soon renamed Pi, was stranded on a lifeboat at sea after the shipwreck of the Tsimtsum in the Pacific, leaving him the only survivor in his ...

This paper is to compare the stages of the monomyth and how they tie to The Life of Pi. A hero with a thousand faces by Joseph Campbell goes through the stages of a hero's journey. The hero’s journey is a pattern of narrative identified by Joseph Campbell, that is found in most storytelling, drama, myth, religious rituals and psychological development. A hero’s journey has three stages: departure, initiation and return, but has 17 total stages. The Life of Pi is a great example of a monomyth, ...

In Yann Martel's novel “Life of Pi” the keynote of narration is enforced from the starting point of the novel with the Author's Note. When Francis Adriubasamy says "I have a story that will make you believe in God", it likewise anticipates that there is a close connection amongst the plot and religion. Stories and religious symbols of Hinduism, Christianity and Islam are noticeable all through the novel and religion is the thing that winds up saving Pi. By binding in storytelling and faith, ...

Yann Martel’s novel, Life of Pi, is a story that tackles the topics of human nature and necessity. This story demonstrates that when one is faced with conflict and isolation, it forces one to make decisions. Time can help an individual cope with isolation and this coping can lead to self-discovery; often causing aside to come out that is buried deep within, yet essential for survival. Through no fault of his own, Pi is faced with this adversity in an instant, forcing him to face the harsh ...

The novel Life of Pi by Yann Martel has too many characteristics of a fairy tale, too many instances that make little to no sense; The story about being in the raft with the animals is cute and all but it doesn't seem real, its made up a fantasy. The story where pi talks about being on the little boat with his mother, a sailor and the cook is more realistic. It gives you more information to piece together so you have more of an understanding of Pi and gives you an insight into the trauma he ...

This story, from my viewpoint, is a fanatic one. The realness the author involves in the story makes readers believing. On the other hand, he wants to describe how hard was the life of the protagonist, PI’s life. This story starts with normal family life, with their own business. All members of Pi’s family were zoologists; in their lives, everything was connected with animals. Pi was a kid that was believing in all religions. He believed in all religions because he thought God is one, but ...

Film adaptation is a delicate science for filmmakers, authors, and fans of the original book. In the case of Ang Lee’s adaptation of “Life of Pi” the film is beautiful in its scope, and doesn’t necessarily fail as a film itself, yet it suffers because for being just loosely tied to the book’s original point and characterization. First and foremost, Pi’s character is not terrible in the film yet it extremely off in terms of decision-making. This is not due to the actor(s) portraying Pi, this ...

The Life of Pi is a story about survival, and how a belief in God can make a boy into a man and how facing life and death in the Pacific Ocean can lead to either utter despair or having an unwavering faith in God that can lead to survival The entire novel showcases, Pi and his belief about God clear and it is very clear as shown in the very beginning of the story basically starts off when an old man in Pondicherry tells the narrator, “I have a story that will make you believe in God.”(X Author ...

Every human has faced conflict - of various intensities - in their life, no matter their age. Odysseus from Homer’s The Odyssey and Piscine Patel from Yann Martel’s The Life of Pi are special cases though. They faced severe adversities in their time, and against all odds made it through. The conflict in their life did indeed force them to change for the better. They changed for the better because the conflict forced them to humble themselves, consider the perspectives of others, and adapt ...

In Hamlet, the external conflict is that the prince is opposed to the lowland environment of the Danish court and Claudius. The internal conflict is the spiritual struggle of the hero. At the center of the tragedy is the question of man embodied in the whole figure of Hamlet. The solution of this question is connected primarily with the person himself, with his ability to become worthy of his ideal himself. In Hamlet is shown the image of a man who passing through incredible suffering, ...

An existentialist believes that every individual, thrust into the world with no pre-determined values or nature to guide his actions, is entirely responsible for who he becomes. His existence precedes his essence, and thus, he is no more than the sum of his actions. In Life of Pi, author Yann Martel brings this existential philosophy to life by creating a character who is forced to choose between waiting indolently for death or taking absolute responsibility for his survival. Throughout his ...

The novel Life of Pi, By Yann Martel, shows the readers a heroic journey of an individual who lost his family through a tragic shipwreck and was left stranded in the sea with a companion who was a tiger. Pi, who was left stranded in the sea, fought through many obstacles until he reached mainland and showed the readers his strength to survive on his own and his capability to change as a mature person. Yann Martel’s Life of Pi, shows the readers on how Pi, who is an archetypal hero, undergoes ...

Yann Martel, of The Life of Pi fame says that, “in all big cities the style of life is the same. Same endless array of restaurants; same big museums with the usual suspects; same anonymity which can be thrilling when you are young but which I found got tiresome.” So, you prioritise your nuances in accordance with the walks through the sands of time. Cities are quintessentially described as a haven of wonders and curiousities. They can also be viewed as the breeding ground for ignorance and ...