Traumas In Yann Martel's Life Of Pi
During Pi’s perilous lifeboat journey, he faced unfathomable survival decisions. Therefore, Pi created a menagerie for his emotional traumas in an effort to erase the unspeakable cruelty and violence he witnessed through various animal characters. In the book Life of Pi, Pi utilizes Richard Parker a symbol for his actions. To Begin with, both Richard Parker symbolizes Pi’s erratic and irrational behavior. After the sinking of the Tsimtsum, Richard Parker had an inconsistent set of actions. Richard Parker regularly attacked and ate available meat yet declined to attack Pi when given the opportunity. Similarly, Pi had erratic and inconsistent behavior. Pi can not consistently follow one form of organized religion, so he chooses to be a practicing
Christian, Muslim, and Hindu. Secondly, Richard Parker symbolizes Pi’s strength. Pi endures multiple hardships, yet he is resilient in the face of death and relies on his own cunning and skill. As a tiger, Richard Parker constantly fights for his life and relies on his willpower to survive. Ultimately, Richard Parker and Pi both share a survival instinct. In addition, Richard Parker and Pi both have a unique ability to adapt to unforeseeable circumstances. Richard Parker learns to coexist with Pi and makes conscience against his instincts and does not kill Pi, so that he can survive. Likewise, Pi learns to survive though strength and force. Whereby he goes against his instincts and stabs the cook so that he can survive. Perhaps, upon reflection, it was easier for Pi to come to terms with his actions and circumstances if he twisted truth and crafted his own interpretation.On page 311, After the true identities of those on the lifeboat are unveiled, Mr. Chiba acutely summarizes the horrendous events stating “What a horrible story”. It was ultimately easier for Pi, as well as readers, to accept the animal’s killings against other animals rather than the savage butchering of fellow humans. Richard Parker symbolizes Pi’s actions during his time adrift. Pi crafts Richard Parker to symbolize himself, in an effort to rationalize the events that took place in the wake of the Tsimtsum’s sinking.
Christian, Muslim, and Hindu. Secondly, Richard Parker symbolizes Pi’s strength. Pi endures multiple hardships, yet he is resilient in the face of death and relies on his own cunning and skill. As a tiger, Richard Parker constantly fights for his life and relies on his willpower to survive. Ultimately, Richard Parker and Pi both share a survival instinct. In addition, Richard Parker and Pi both have a unique ability to adapt to unforeseeable circumstances. Richard Parker learns to coexist with Pi and makes conscience against his instincts and does not kill Pi, so that he can survive. Likewise, Pi learns to survive though strength and force. Whereby he goes against his instincts and stabs the cook so that he can survive. Perhaps, upon reflection, it was easier for Pi to come to terms with his actions and circumstances if he twisted truth and crafted his own interpretation.On page 311, After the true identities of those on the lifeboat are unveiled, Mr. Chiba acutely summarizes the horrendous events stating “What a horrible story”. It was ultimately easier for Pi, as well as readers, to accept the animal’s killings against other animals rather than the savage butchering of fellow humans. Richard Parker symbolizes Pi’s actions during his time adrift. Pi crafts Richard Parker to symbolize himself, in an effort to rationalize the events that took place in the wake of the Tsimtsum’s sinking.