I was feeling fine now” (Martel 135). In this incredibly stressful moment, Orange Juice provided a channel for Pi, which aids in his survival. She provided a measure of emotional support that helps the young Pi maintain hope in the face of a horrific tragedy. Thus, the usage of the colour orange is to symbolize the theme of survival. Secondly, Yann Martel strategically references the colour orange in the novel to act as a symbol of hope. A few moments after the ship sinks and Pi lands on an orange tarpaulin he explains that he: “ lost the life jacket, except for the whistle, which stayed in my hand”
(Martel 116). Here, faced with diversity and great risk Pi hangs on to the orange whistle. This acts as a symbol of hope for Pi’s future and that he will survive even though he may find himself in tough situations .While on the rough waters Pi is accompanied by a large orange tiger named, Richard Parker. Pi states; “ It’s the plain truth; without Richard Parker, I wouldn't of been alive to tell you my story today” (Martel 182). Although at times Pi feared Ricard Parker, it was him who kept Pi alert and hopeful at all times on his journey to survive. The tiger also provided a sense of emotional support and companionship in a time of fear and loneliness, touching Pi on a spiritual level due to the fact that he studied Hindu. Therefore, the colour orange is used to represent the theme of hope in the