The Scopes Trial of 1925 shed light on teaching restrictions in a Tennessee high school. The trial symbolizes the conflict between science and theology while also leading to the repeal of the Tennessee state law which made the teaching of evolution illegal in schools (“The Scopes Trial”). This conflict between religion and science exists as a recurring controversy in not only history but in Yann Martel’s novel Life of Pi. In the first part of the novel, Piscine Patel, the protagonist, shares his two passions: zoos and religion. Shortly after, the book reveals the origin of his name which Piscine modifies to “Pi” to end the cruelty from classmates. Throughout the first few chapters, Pi illustrates his life of at the Pondicherry Zoo. The zoo
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The author’s informal writing style possesses a amicable tone which makes his narration more memorable and also feeds information directly to the reader. As the author discusses Mr.Kumar's indifferent views on religion, he writes that “[a] clear intellect, close attention to detail and a little scientific knowledge will expose religion as a superstitious bosh” (Martel 27). Martel’s uses easy-to-read language and his direct reference to the audience creates a casual tone that allows readers to grasp the concepts quickly. Conversely, the author’s lengthy sentences and rambling tone directs the reader’s attention elsewhere, causing him or her to overlook the central points and completely misunderstand what the author originally sought to explain. During chapter 16, Martel justifies Pi’s reasons to be a Hindu because of “sculptured cones of red kumkum powder...because of foreheads carrying, variously signified, the same word--faith” (Martel 47). The rambling continues for the whole paragraph and even though the author provides vivid detail, the topics of the paragraph seems to disappear altogether, reflecting a poor explanation of the information. Aside from the fact that Martel’s rambling perplexes the reader, his informative and detailed chapters further explain the character’s ties to religion. Chapter
The author’s informal writing style possesses a amicable tone which makes his narration more memorable and also feeds information directly to the reader. As the author discusses Mr.Kumar's indifferent views on religion, he writes that “[a] clear intellect, close attention to detail and a little scientific knowledge will expose religion as a superstitious bosh” (Martel 27). Martel’s uses easy-to-read language and his direct reference to the audience creates a casual tone that allows readers to grasp the concepts quickly. Conversely, the author’s lengthy sentences and rambling tone directs the reader’s attention elsewhere, causing him or her to overlook the central points and completely misunderstand what the author originally sought to explain. During chapter 16, Martel justifies Pi’s reasons to be a Hindu because of “sculptured cones of red kumkum powder...because of foreheads carrying, variously signified, the same word--faith” (Martel 47). The rambling continues for the whole paragraph and even though the author provides vivid detail, the topics of the paragraph seems to disappear altogether, reflecting a poor explanation of the information. Aside from the fact that Martel’s rambling perplexes the reader, his informative and detailed chapters further explain the character’s ties to religion. Chapter