How are characters and their ways of thinking shaped by the consequence of discovery?
Discoveries can be sudden and impactful, having the power to change an individual’s perception of society through the events and consequently prompting reliance on faith and relationships as a coping mechanism. In the Life of Pi by Ang Lee, Pi Patel undergoes emotional and spiritual changes as a result of his discoveries while in The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky, Charlie experiences intellectual and emotional growth as a product of his coming-of-age. Cooperatively, these texts highlight how discoveries can be emotionally, spiritually and intellectually nourishing leading to stronger beliefs, relationships , maturity and a greater understanding …show more content…
keeps quiet… but understands”. This highlights his introverted and analytical nature leading him to be a recluse at his new school. His emotional progression is showed by his growing friendship with Patrick and Samantha firstly when he calls Patrick by his real name instead of nothing highlighting Charlie’s respect. This trust is returned when Patrick later reveals he “is gay for brad”- the informal tone which also highlights their growing relationship. Just as how religion complement Pi’s family, Patrick and Sam complements his siblings with whom he had a troubling relationship with. This creates pathos allowing contextual progression which is also seen between Pi and his family, alluding to their experience of migration and the impact that Pi's relationship with his father had on his own ways of thinking. “I never got to thank my father for all that he taught me” alludes to his father’s tiger lesson where he understood that his own emotions will greatly impact his thoughts and without a support mechanism, such as religion, one won’t survive life due to its complexities. This links to how the unexpected nature of discoveries challenges the individual to new perspectives as with Pi his parents and Charlie with society further highlighting philosophical growth observed by an individual as a consequence of the
Discoveries can be sudden and impactful, having the power to change an individual’s perception of society through the events and consequently prompting reliance on faith and relationships as a coping mechanism. In the Life of Pi by Ang Lee, Pi Patel undergoes emotional and spiritual changes as a result of his discoveries while in The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky, Charlie experiences intellectual and emotional growth as a product of his coming-of-age. Cooperatively, these texts highlight how discoveries can be emotionally, spiritually and intellectually nourishing leading to stronger beliefs, relationships , maturity and a greater understanding …show more content…
keeps quiet… but understands”. This highlights his introverted and analytical nature leading him to be a recluse at his new school. His emotional progression is showed by his growing friendship with Patrick and Samantha firstly when he calls Patrick by his real name instead of nothing highlighting Charlie’s respect. This trust is returned when Patrick later reveals he “is gay for brad”- the informal tone which also highlights their growing relationship. Just as how religion complement Pi’s family, Patrick and Sam complements his siblings with whom he had a troubling relationship with. This creates pathos allowing contextual progression which is also seen between Pi and his family, alluding to their experience of migration and the impact that Pi's relationship with his father had on his own ways of thinking. “I never got to thank my father for all that he taught me” alludes to his father’s tiger lesson where he understood that his own emotions will greatly impact his thoughts and without a support mechanism, such as religion, one won’t survive life due to its complexities. This links to how the unexpected nature of discoveries challenges the individual to new perspectives as with Pi his parents and Charlie with society further highlighting philosophical growth observed by an individual as a consequence of the