Archetypes In Life Of Pi

In the Life Of Pi, the author uses symbolic archetypes such as the “the journey” or “the loyal companion” to divulge that we as humans have evolved as a group to frequently rely on each other for the basic resources that are key to survival, therefore, needing companionship/communication because the reality of isolation would tear us apart. By way of explanation, humans are reliant on each other, and communicating to one another fulfills ourselves and makes us a stronger and healthier individual. So just the thought of being alone would kill us inside. In the beginning of the Life of Pi, Pi is optimistic about himself and with his family and friends that continuously support him about being christian, hindu and muslim. In other words, Pi is exceptionally spiritual and sacred, and without his companionship of his loved ones, he might not be as religious as he was. For example, his family were the ones who introduced him to his religions, “When Pi is fourteen, him and his family go on a trip to Munnar, India. While traveling, Pi stumbles upon a Christian church. He observes the priest, then returns to the church the next day and meets Father Martin for tea. Father Martin explains the history of Christ and his death, but Pi finds the tale irritating: he cannot believe it, Pi
“Meerkats were plentiful on the island. At first, when they looked at Pi, it looked as if they were waiting for him to start shouting out commands. After a few seconds, he realized that they were acting friendly towards him, and they were yearning for attention because they were lonely (http://lifeofpi0.blogspot.com.html)”. Thus meaning that because of absence of companionship/ communication on the island, the animals were torn. Then when both, the tiger and Pi, arrive they are excited and yearning for