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Ms. Shumaila Noreen
Research Methodology (ENG_514)
13th Feb, 2015
MAGICAL REALISM IN THE LIFE OF PI BY YANN MARTEL
1. Introduction:
The term “Magical realism” is defined in different ways. Magical realism in art refers to a twentieth century movement which was started by European artists after World War 1 and which was followed by a second period that began in North America a decade later. The earliest period of Magical Realism began around 1919. Magical realism is a field where magical or unreal elements play a natural part in an otherwise realistic environment .Although it is most commonly used as a literary genre, magic realism also applied to film and the visual arts.
The first period is situate in Germany in the 1920s, the …show more content…
Research Question:
How Magical Realism is illustrated in Life of pi?
What does it mean to have religious faith, to believe in god? How does Pi believe?
4. Significance of the study:
The study carries a lot of significance. It provides considerable material to the reader for evaluating Arthur living in different scenario and how they interpret magical realism. They will also help in studying Magical Realism with help of literature. This study is significance in the sense that shows the simulation of Arthur works. The study will also bring harmony among the ideas of different era but go the approach of both in same. On academic level it will help the students who are interested in comparative study of literature.
5. Research Methodology:
The methodology used for current study is qualitative based on grounded theory. My present research is taken from articles and books. Sample size constitutes of one novel that is life of pi by Yann Martel.
6. Literature Review:
Magical Realism is a major tool of post modern fiction. My research is based on Novel Life of pi by Yann Martel. The purpose of Magical Realism is to give a detailed investigation into the concepts of Magical Realism. The review here will incorporate different theorist and their view pertaining magical …show more content…
The analysis is grounded in characters words, themes, dialogues and plot. By using all these aspect the researcher’s aim is to examine how the novel is a crystalline delineation of magical realism.
Life of pi follows the story of Piscine Molitor Patel, known to all as Pi a deeply religious boy who grows up with his zoo-keeping family in India. The first part of the book is unreliable in nature it discusses Pi’s attachment to Hinduism, his adaptation to Islam and Christianity, his protection of zoos and his interest with animals, the origin of his name and so onwards. It ends with political conflict in India, which influences Pi’s parents’ decision to emigrate to Canada with their zoo animals. The first half of the novel is an opening half without it, the plot
Ms. Shumaila Noreen
Research Methodology (ENG_514)
13th Feb, 2015
MAGICAL REALISM IN THE LIFE OF PI BY YANN MARTEL
1. Introduction:
The term “Magical realism” is defined in different ways. Magical realism in art refers to a twentieth century movement which was started by European artists after World War 1 and which was followed by a second period that began in North America a decade later. The earliest period of Magical Realism began around 1919. Magical realism is a field where magical or unreal elements play a natural part in an otherwise realistic environment .Although it is most commonly used as a literary genre, magic realism also applied to film and the visual arts.
The first period is situate in Germany in the 1920s, the …show more content…
Research Question:
How Magical Realism is illustrated in Life of pi?
What does it mean to have religious faith, to believe in god? How does Pi believe?
4. Significance of the study:
The study carries a lot of significance. It provides considerable material to the reader for evaluating Arthur living in different scenario and how they interpret magical realism. They will also help in studying Magical Realism with help of literature. This study is significance in the sense that shows the simulation of Arthur works. The study will also bring harmony among the ideas of different era but go the approach of both in same. On academic level it will help the students who are interested in comparative study of literature.
5. Research Methodology:
The methodology used for current study is qualitative based on grounded theory. My present research is taken from articles and books. Sample size constitutes of one novel that is life of pi by Yann Martel.
6. Literature Review:
Magical Realism is a major tool of post modern fiction. My research is based on Novel Life of pi by Yann Martel. The purpose of Magical Realism is to give a detailed investigation into the concepts of Magical Realism. The review here will incorporate different theorist and their view pertaining magical …show more content…
The analysis is grounded in characters words, themes, dialogues and plot. By using all these aspect the researcher’s aim is to examine how the novel is a crystalline delineation of magical realism.
Life of pi follows the story of Piscine Molitor Patel, known to all as Pi a deeply religious boy who grows up with his zoo-keeping family in India. The first part of the book is unreliable in nature it discusses Pi’s attachment to Hinduism, his adaptation to Islam and Christianity, his protection of zoos and his interest with animals, the origin of his name and so onwards. It ends with political conflict in India, which influences Pi’s parents’ decision to emigrate to Canada with their zoo animals. The first half of the novel is an opening half without it, the plot