Socratic Circle – Life of Pi
Literature
Mrs. Crow Question 1: What theme statement would you write for Life of Pi? (Remember, a theme statement is NOT a topic or a question or a moral. It is a declarative statement that joins the topic with your judgment.) Defend/explain your statement with evidence from the text. Answer 1: Throughout the book, religion was a major part of Pi's survival. The author uses a character that follows three religions in order to prove that all religions have positive and negatives aspects. Religion was what kept Pi holding on for so long without giving up. The author uses Pi's three different faiths to represent different strengths that Pi possesses. It teaches the reader that it is possible for