Symbolism In Yann Martel's Life Of Pi

“Life of Pi”is a very intricate novel, as within it contains many examples of symbolism, each meaning something that always begins with Pi. With many twists, turns, and even shocking moments, Life of Pi is sure to bring you on an unforgetable journey. Life of Pi is an award winning novel with many examples of symbolism. Life of Pi is Yann Martel’s best selling book. It goes over many different topics and subjects, one of these is symbolism. Pi finds himself in a lifeboat with exotic animals, he experienced and survived something everyday people wouldn’t even want to think about, which is surviving 227 days stranded at sea. During this time he discovers more about himself, and he is truly tested beyond his limits of fear and more. In the novel written by Yann Martel, there are many important symbols including; the ever so important colour orange, the animal’s in Pi’s boat and lastly the ocean because of how they all affect Pi’s life. Throughout the novel, the colour orange is a reoccurring subject and is spoken of many times. It is spoken for a reason, afterall. The first time the colour orange is spoken and talked about, it is quickly realized that it represents more than just a colour, also representing both hope and …show more content…
In Pi’s completely different story he made for Mr. Okamoto and Mr. Chiba because they did not believe his original story the animals in Pi’s boat all represent many things. The hyena, symbolizes the cannibalistic cook from the ship. Basically represents the evil and wrong in this world. The evil cook represented by the hyena kills the sailor, who is represented by the zebra, and Pi’s mother who is represented by the orangutan. After the cook kills the sailor and Pi’s mother, Pi stabs him and he dies. The hyena killed the zebra and orangutan. The hyena connects to Pi’s journey as it can represent Pi’s barbaric, animal like side, as in doing whatever it took to