I read the Life of Pi once in the seventh grade, and am amazed at how much more I grasped in the book than I did four years ago, although the underlying meaning is still elusive to me. However, as I have read the book before the very basic plotline is with me and so I did see some foreshadowing that was interesting to me.
The first moment that Pi really reflects on his journey is on pg9 when a man remarks on his terrible table manners. This realization of his uncivilized manner cuts Pi very deeply, and so you begin to see a very educated and well informed individual take character. One other thing I noticed was how (also on pg.9) Pi remarks that his parents dont like water, but it is his gift. His uncle presents him this gift, although his parents don't understand it, ironically then the journey surrounds water. Although the relation may have not been intentional I felt that there was a relation between water and religion, both things that are bizarre to his parents and will take him on a unique journey.
I also feel that Pi's connection to the animals is important to the plotline. Each animal is dangerous and must be regarded as such, each element in nature should be carefully considered or it will bring pain. He takes careful notice not to regard any animal as human but gives each animal bits of personification and personality. It is strange that although Pi cares so much about religion he also loves animals which have no interest in religious matters.
No comments:
Post a Comment