In “Life of Pi”‚ by Yann Martel‚ Pi had to overcome emotional obstacles in order to survive his 227 days in the Pacific. Pi faced challenges that would have prevented his physical survival; hesitation‚ loneliness‚ despair and boredom. These obstacles would have crippled his mind if he did not conquer them. Pi not only overcomes these obstacles to survive the journey‚ but takes away valuable lessons from his experience. In order to face the challenges that were presented to him‚ Pi had to face the
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In the novel Life of Pi‚ by Yann Martell‚ the narrator presents two stories that make us question reality. Piscine Molitor Patel is portrayed as a confused Indian boy who has gone through life just wanting to believe. As he tries to believe in three religions‚ he explains that‚ “all religions are true.’ [He just wants] to love God” (87). When Pi presents these two stories that “will make you believe in God”‚ the likelihood of the story without the animals being “the better story” is slim (x) (398)
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Sony and Mcdonalds are massively successful in Canada and are in high demand amongst Canadian consumers. In the case of Apple‚ according to the Business Inquirer magazine‚ 39% of all Canadians own an apple product which is quite astounding. Not only does businesses such as Apple help the Canadian economy through the profits in which they generate‚ they also provide consumers with products and technology that are not generally made here in Canada such as Big Macs and Iphones. This can translate
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David torres Joe and Pi would have not lived without their will to survive‚ whether it was being lost in the Pacific ocean on a boat or a disastrous and nearly fatal climb of the Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes. Surviving takes logical thinking to where at some time you’ll realize it’s very hard to make it out. They were able to know their survival strategies‚ because without their survival knowledge Pi and Joe wouldn’t of made it out alive. In laurence Gonzales’ chapter in Deep survival
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World War I was a time that affected almost ever country or region in the world in one-way or another. The common wealth of Canada was no different. Although not located in Europe where the war was primarily fought‚ our dominion was still a major contributor to the war effort and fought valiantly in defending the ideals of democracy and a free world. Many of our soldiers lost their lives in various battles throughout the war but without their efforts the war may have swung Germanys way‚ causing more
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as little as twenty six feet separating the two‚ Pi’s life seems to be nothing more than a fading ember whose end only time can elicit. With what could be classified strictly as a series of incredibly unfortunate events‚ the Indian boy’s journey to Canada is transformed into a horrific tragedy‚ as the ship he is sailing on sinks into the depths of the pacific ocean. With little chance of survival‚ Pi’s faith in God along with his will to survive are put to the ultimate tests. Presumably‚ Yann Martel’s
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The term “multicultural” has been used to describe Canada for decades. The Canadian government has emphasized the social importance of immigration that has made Canada into its mix of cultures‚ race‚ and religious backgrounds. The number of mixed unions in Canada is rising‚ but criticism against interracial relationships is also lingering along side. What are the main contributors to the difficulties interracial couples still experience‚ specifically when seeking acceptance? Mixed unions are prevalent
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"I must say a word about fear. It is life’s only true opponent. Only fear can defeat life. It is a clever‚ treacherous adversary‚ how well I know. It has no decency‚ respects no law or convention‚ shows no mercy. It goes for your weakest spot‚ which it finds with unerring ease. It begins in your mind‚ always. One moment you are feeling calm‚ self-possessed‚ happy. Then fear‚ disguised in the grab of mild-mannered doubt‚ slips into your mind like a spy." (Martel 163) Pi was someone who you may never
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Canada has a Charter of Rights and Freedoms as part of its law. The laws are a part of the Canadian Constitution that has basic rules upon how Canada runs. It has been around for 35 years by the Constitution Act that took place on April 17‚ 1982. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is the most important law in Canada because no other laws are valid if they do not meet the requirements of the Constitution. The rights of the Charter abide by any person in Canada‚ however‚ certain rights as
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suffered intensely and found comfort in religion and zoology; which proves to be the basis of the stories plot. With this in mind‚ he was raised in a time where there were many political problems arising which leads to Pi’s family leaving the country to Canada. This town is an appropriate choice for Pi’s upbringing as it is part of French India which contributes to his name‚ and way of life. 2). Early in the novel‚ we discover that the narrator majored in religious studies and zoology‚ with particular
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