There are not a lot of similarities between the Life of Pi book and movie; however, Pi's family does confront him about his religious beliefs. ... In the movie, Pi's father also confronts Pi about his choice in religion. ... This is relevant because Pi's father wants Pi to be one with the universe, have that one belief in the world. ... In the book, Pi's religious mentors all come across Pi and his parents at the same time at a restaurant. ... In the movie and the book, Life of Pi, they both explain how and why Pi's parents want him to believe in only one religion. ...

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• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

A key element in the Academy Award nominated film "Life of Pi," is its constant referral to God and the question of faith. ... God is presented to us through Pi's own religious beliefs and in his unbelievable journey with an adult Bengal tiger, and although "Life of Pi" does not emphasize on any particular religion, it urges us to believe in something because faith can bring meaning to life. ... When Pi loses faith and begins to give up on life, a storm rages and Pi cries out at the magnificence of God. ... The story doesn't focus on any one particular religion, as Pi himself follow...

• Word Count: 1223
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

This common dichotomy of religion versus science is explored in a great extent in the novel, the "Life of Pi." ... Pi's life in Pondicherry reflects his extensive interest both for religion and science, even before the introduction of the lifeboat. ... The biologist develops the importance of reason, which proves to be greatly necessary in Pi's ordeal on the Pacific Sea later in his life. ... Amused and full of life, Pi then compliments the orangutan's "flaming hair" which looks "stunning in the rising sun behind her"" (111). ... "Life of Pi" is a story that illuminates the im...

• Word Count: 1462
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

To quote Pi Patel, "I will not die. ... Yann Martel in his work "Life of Pi" is that determination keeps you alive. More specifically, Martel argues that determination is significant in everyone's life to overcome challenges and achieve one's goal. ... As for Pi, fear is "life's only true opponent" that shakes your foundation which needs to be faced. ... Pi established his dominance to Richard Parker Pi and uses a whistle to serve as his taming device to Richard Parker. ...

• Word Count: 616
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School