We begin to understand we have to ultimately face and deal with our own struggles, allowing us to come to terms with our own beliefs, where we are at in our own lives and how we fit into our culture. This story could be interpreted with different meanings by different people, but ultimately causes the kind of thought that moves us forward in terms of who we will become. The purpose of this story is to show the similarities of some religions, and also to show that the things that are different, are not so different after all. This is a book attempting to change minds on religious discrimination and indifferences.
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[1] “Life of Pi”, Martel, Yann, Random house of Canada Limited ( 2001
[2] “Life of Pi”, Martel, Yann, Spoken by Pi Patel’s father in a discussion of faith in the story
[3] “Life of Pi”, Martel, Yann, Spoken by a Hindu, Christian, and Islamic holy men
[4] http://www.religioustolerance.org/chr_prac2.htm
[5] Mr. Okamoto talking to Pi, asking to hear the real story, the more believable version
[6] Spoken by Keltie Brigham in English A30 class, during discussion of the book “Life of Pi” written by Yann Martel
[7] Spoken by Tia Walker in English A30 class, during discussion of the book “Life of Pi” written by Yann