What inspires the will to survive when situated in an extreme environment? Being in a dangerous environment can cause the human body to panic, especially if they’re alone. Whether it’s being stranded out on the ocean with a tiger on the boat, living on the rim of the polar sea and having to hunt polar bears for survival, to being separated from your own parents because of a storm can be difficult to maintain your determination of surviving.
Comparing “ The Lost Island of Tamarind “ and Life of Pi “, the characters are in a similar situation. “ I was alone and orphaned, in the middle of the Pacific, hanging on to an oar, and adult tiger in front of me, sharks beneath me, a storm raging about me “ (79). The characters are both on a boat, …show more content…
“ They looked into each cabin but they were all empty “ (110). With no food or water, how will they survive? “ From on the deck, she could hear the sound of the breeze through tattered sails “ (110). This tells us that Maya and her siblings are on a decent sized boat, but as the narrator says, “ Their parents were nowhere in sight “ (110). So not only do they lack of food and water, but they’re also alone without any adult watching them, not to mention, they have a baby sister that will need a lot of caring. “ The first thing that she noticed was that the GPS screen was black and lifeless. She pressed the reset button but nothing happened. And nothing happened when she pressed other buttons on it either. “ (111). This small quote gives us an idea that the boat isn’t just a boat, it most likely has beds, and some appliances that a normal home would have. It also tells us that the technology on the boat has stopped working, so they have no one they can contact to come rescue them.
In conclusion, the determination to survive comes with extreme decision making, and having hope at all times. Pi, Maya, and her siblings all have to make hard decisions in order to survive. “ Life of Pi “ and “ The Lost Island of Tamarind “ are perfect examples on how someone might react when they’re in a dangerous situation, although Pi and the characters from “ The Lost Island of Tamarind “
Comparing “ The Lost Island of Tamarind “ and Life of Pi “, the characters are in a similar situation. “ I was alone and orphaned, in the middle of the Pacific, hanging on to an oar, and adult tiger in front of me, sharks beneath me, a storm raging about me “ (79). The characters are both on a boat, …show more content…
“ They looked into each cabin but they were all empty “ (110). With no food or water, how will they survive? “ From on the deck, she could hear the sound of the breeze through tattered sails “ (110). This tells us that Maya and her siblings are on a decent sized boat, but as the narrator says, “ Their parents were nowhere in sight “ (110). So not only do they lack of food and water, but they’re also alone without any adult watching them, not to mention, they have a baby sister that will need a lot of caring. “ The first thing that she noticed was that the GPS screen was black and lifeless. She pressed the reset button but nothing happened. And nothing happened when she pressed other buttons on it either. “ (111). This small quote gives us an idea that the boat isn’t just a boat, it most likely has beds, and some appliances that a normal home would have. It also tells us that the technology on the boat has stopped working, so they have no one they can contact to come rescue them.
In conclusion, the determination to survive comes with extreme decision making, and having hope at all times. Pi, Maya, and her siblings all have to make hard decisions in order to survive. “ Life of Pi “ and “ The Lost Island of Tamarind “ are perfect examples on how someone might react when they’re in a dangerous situation, although Pi and the characters from “ The Lost Island of Tamarind “