Pi Hero's Journey
The Heroic Monomyth, also known as the hero's journey, is the basic story-telling pattern for many classical novels.
In Life of Pi, the heroic journey is split into three sections. The first section is the introduction of the protagonist at his normal life setting, in which he displays more than normal characteristics. The second section is the protagonist's actual journey and the experiences he went through. The final section is the grand ambiguous conclusion of his journey, leaving the reader questioning the story.
Part 1:
In the beginning, the reader follows Pi's life, introducing them to his beliefs and philosophy.
Pi's dissimilar and peculiar upbringing in a zoo led to his advanced curiosity at a young age. He constantly questions
things around him, and is always in doubt of his beliefs. He's not necessarily smarter than others his age; however, he is more eager and ambitious to learn, which is a very significant heroic quality.
Part 2:
In The Pacific Ocean, Pi is faced with his first obstacles, and is forced to care for himself - along with his "Supernatural Aid" an adult Bengal tiger.
Pi learns how to develop survival skills involving acquiring food, fresh water, and shelter. Pi adapts to his environment hastily while the tiger is thinking of him as food. He's fast adaptation and flexibility to the changing situations, extends he's survival and constitutes his heroic status.
Part 3:
In Part three, Pi finally overcomes all odds and survives his exhausting journey.
Piscine Molitor Patel’s endless ambition, acquired abilities, and resilience all constitute to his heroic status. Regardless of whether the Japanese officials believe his story, Pi is still a hero.
Life of Pi follows many stages of the monomyth pattern. Pi refuses the Call to Adventure, when Pi's family decide to move to Toronto. Following the Crossing of the First Threshold, Pi gains his Supernatural Aid the Bengal tiger "Richard Parker". There were also many instances in which Pi experienced the Road of Trials, in which each day, or even hour, is an ordeal. His persistence eventually got rewarded with the ultimate boon, being the moment he arrives to safety at the shores of Mexico. Eventually his endeavor and ambition, made him a true Hero!
In Life of Pi, the heroic journey is split into three sections. The first section is the introduction of the protagonist at his normal life setting, in which he displays more than normal characteristics. The second section is the protagonist's actual journey and the experiences he went through. The final section is the grand ambiguous conclusion of his journey, leaving the reader questioning the story.
Part 1:
In the beginning, the reader follows Pi's life, introducing them to his beliefs and philosophy.
Pi's dissimilar and peculiar upbringing in a zoo led to his advanced curiosity at a young age. He constantly questions
things around him, and is always in doubt of his beliefs. He's not necessarily smarter than others his age; however, he is more eager and ambitious to learn, which is a very significant heroic quality.
Part 2:
In The Pacific Ocean, Pi is faced with his first obstacles, and is forced to care for himself - along with his "Supernatural Aid" an adult Bengal tiger.
Pi learns how to develop survival skills involving acquiring food, fresh water, and shelter. Pi adapts to his environment hastily while the tiger is thinking of him as food. He's fast adaptation and flexibility to the changing situations, extends he's survival and constitutes his heroic status.
Part 3:
In Part three, Pi finally overcomes all odds and survives his exhausting journey.
Piscine Molitor Patel’s endless ambition, acquired abilities, and resilience all constitute to his heroic status. Regardless of whether the Japanese officials believe his story, Pi is still a hero.
Life of Pi follows many stages of the monomyth pattern. Pi refuses the Call to Adventure, when Pi's family decide to move to Toronto. Following the Crossing of the First Threshold, Pi gains his Supernatural Aid the Bengal tiger "Richard Parker". There were also many instances in which Pi experienced the Road of Trials, in which each day, or even hour, is an ordeal. His persistence eventually got rewarded with the ultimate boon, being the moment he arrives to safety at the shores of Mexico. Eventually his endeavor and ambition, made him a true Hero!