The first symbol explored in Life of Pi is boundaries. In chapter 5, Pi reflects further on his name and all the teasing he got as a child due to it. The other children called him “Pissing,” which they took from “Piscine.” Eventually Pi decided on a nickname, and when he moved to a new school he trained the teachers and his classmates to call him “Pi.” Pi’s unconscious mind shows how he believes in the similarity between humans and animals, as he basically trains his teachers and classmates to accept his new name. In addition, the second symbol of the novel is survival. Shown in chapter 6, the author interrupts to say that the adult Pi is an excellent cook, and he makes very spicy vegetarian food. The author has noted that Pi’s kitchen is
