According to Yann Martel, the subtext of “Life of Pi” can be summarized by three statements; life is a story, you can choose your story and that a story with God is the better story (Renton). Although these statements seem simple at face value, they can be said to aptly cover the various themes explored in the Martel’s novel. In this essay, we will test the validity of these statements in line with the contents of “Life of Pi”. The novel can be said to demonstrate the assertions of its author.
A story refers to a real or imagined account of people and events. There are several elements of a story, including a plot, setting, theme, conflict, and characters (Flaherty 3). In fictitious accounts, the plot is determined by the author while in real accounts the story is determined by decisions and events that transpired in the life of a person or people. Life can be compared to a story. The various decisions humans make determine the course of their lives, and the plot. Characters can be said to represent the different people that interact with in the course of life. In the course of living and human interactions, they are bound to face challenges which can be designated as their life conflicts. Also, every …show more content…
Here, he is underlining the importance of spirituality and religion in one’s life. Religion and spiritually were an important part of Pi’s life, and it enabled him to endure through difficult situations. Towards the end of his suffering at the ocean, we see the statement “the lower you are, the higher your mind will soar” (Martel 396). Here, Pi had plunged to the depths of his despair after spending a long time at sea. At this moment, he turns to God, and as the author implies, he comes up with the account that we have just read. At his worst moment, Pi reaches for his faith and imagination, and he can eventually overcome his predicament and lands on a beach in
A story refers to a real or imagined account of people and events. There are several elements of a story, including a plot, setting, theme, conflict, and characters (Flaherty 3). In fictitious accounts, the plot is determined by the author while in real accounts the story is determined by decisions and events that transpired in the life of a person or people. Life can be compared to a story. The various decisions humans make determine the course of their lives, and the plot. Characters can be said to represent the different people that interact with in the course of life. In the course of living and human interactions, they are bound to face challenges which can be designated as their life conflicts. Also, every …show more content…
Here, he is underlining the importance of spirituality and religion in one’s life. Religion and spiritually were an important part of Pi’s life, and it enabled him to endure through difficult situations. Towards the end of his suffering at the ocean, we see the statement “the lower you are, the higher your mind will soar” (Martel 396). Here, Pi had plunged to the depths of his despair after spending a long time at sea. At this moment, he turns to God, and as the author implies, he comes up with the account that we have just read. At his worst moment, Pi reaches for his faith and imagination, and he can eventually overcome his predicament and lands on a beach in