Carnivorous Island In Life Of Pi

The magical and carnivorous island in Yann Martel’s Life of Pi can be interpreted in many ways. It is not known for a fact whether this island truly presents itself to Pi when in need of hope or it is a mere fraction of his imagination used to survive and replace the trauma following the death of his family. Although, the island and everything within it can be interpreted as religious symbolism; a place where Pi recalls his belief in Vishnu, Allah, and Christ, along with the sins he has committed throughout his journey, as Pi’s safe place; one that can provide for him just as easily as it can take away, and finally, as the reflection of Pi’s dead mother.