In the novel Life of Pi by Yann Martel‚ there are three themes that seem to overpower throughout; religion‚ fear‚ and hope. When the main character in the novel‚ Pi‚ is forced to move the family’s zoo from Pondicherry India to Canada in search for a better life‚ their boat suddenly begins to sink in the middle of the pacific ocean. Miraculously Pi is the only human that survives. But unfortunately for this poor boy he is stuck on a 26 foot lifeboat with a zebra‚ an orangutan‚ a hyena‚ and a three
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In the book Life of Pi written by Yann Martel‚ Pi Patel‚ a sixteen year old Indian boy goes through an unexpected two hundred and twenty seven day journey at sea with a bengal tiger‚ that forces him to adjusts his morals and develop the human need to survive. Survival is continuing to live or exist‚ typically in spite of tragic incident or difficult circumstance. The most basic needs for survival are food‚ water‚ sleep‚ and shelter. Pi is faced with the issue of fending for himself and a tiger. Pi
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Canada played an important role in the 1950’s and 60’s‚ the years containing historical political change. After the Cold War had begun‚ Canada was forced to make quick and logical decisions‚ the impacts were felt from all over the world. Canada’s tremendous participation in the three major conflicts within the Cold War the Korean War in which they helped from stopping the escalation of the war‚ the resolution of Suez Canal Crisis with Canada’s contribution the crisis did not turn into a large battle
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Life of Pi starts with an old man in Pondicherry who tells the author‚ "I have a story that will make you believe in God" (Martel x). Every religion has a story of faith attached to it‚ Life of Pi tells a story of a young boy whose religious beliefs helped him survive the Pacific Ocean. Stories and religious convictions are additionally connected in Life of Pi since Pi states that both require confidence with respect to the audience or devotee. According to Pi the color orange symbolizes survival
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Both countries‚ Canada and Cuba‚ have their share of problems‚ thus‚ in this essay‚ I will be comparing‚ and discussing the problems that these countries share‚ the extent that these countries are solving their problems‚ as well as how they’re coping in the global economy. In terms of the share of problems that these countries are facing‚ the problems that Canada is experiencing include Canada’s problems with their budget (and their battle to reduce the deficit)‚ the challenges that the
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Great Britain is accessible and in need of protection. Canada contends necessary and essential part in the Battle of the Atlantic. For about 6 years the RCN‚ the Canadian Merchant Navy and the RCAF were part of the Battle of the Atlantic. Canada’s Navy limited‚ owning Six destroyers‚ 5 little minesweepers‚ 2 coaching vessels and One squad of sailing ships. Nobody expected Canada to play such a vital and necessary role in the battle. Later on‚ Canada gets the third largest Navy in the world‚ the RCAF
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Quebec. As the only province in Canada with a French speaking minority Quebec faced discrimination and anguish. Its individuals often felt forced to assimilate to English culture causing conflict between the English and French communities. Throughout Canadian history it has been difficult for Quebec to attain the treatment it deserved. It is a result of this treatment that Quebec has previously attempted two referendums for separation. Quebec should not separate from Canada. Quebec‚ despite being one
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raised up in a family which ran a zoo in Pondicherry. As the result of a land dispute‚ the Patel family were forced to sell their land and all the animals on their property. Whilst on a boat which carried his family and many zoo animals on the way to Canada‚ a big storm hit‚ which caused the boat to sink‚ as a result‚ leaving only pi‚ and the only other survivor‚ a fully grown adult male Bengal tiger by the name of ’ Richard Parker ’ on a small lifeboat‚ isolated in the pacific. Hard to believe isn’t
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Canada and the Twenties CP HW p.48-73 1) The tensions that underlined the Winnipeg General Strike began when all the soldiers came home from Europe and didn’t have a job anymore; this put a lot of women out of their jobs. The pay had also been reduced during the war‚ which made workers demand for a higher wage from their employer. On top of this many if not all of the war material factories were going out of business. Economic hardship and unfairness erupted into a strike that made Canadian history
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Trevor Smith Ms. Favro ENG4U-01 April 13th‚ 2013 Life of Pi: Quest or Enlightenment Over the course of this unit‚ I have read the so called “life changing” novel “The Life of Pi” by Yann Martel. This work of art happens to be a national best seller and has collected many literature awards. Piscine Molitor Patel‚ the young Indian protagonist is faced with a traumatic set of events which developed into a marvelous story of a castaway’s voyage‚ in the heart of the Pacific Ocean. This essay will discuss
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