![]() ![]() Martel begins Life of Pi with a flashback to Pi’s childhood he uses this to explain his family’s situation, why they were moving to Canada, and Pi’s unique views on life. “It is true that those we meet can change us, sometimes so profoundly that we are not the same afterwards, even unto our names.” Throughout Part One of the novel, Martel talks as if this story is true – he even directly states in the Author’s Note that the story is true. In the Author’s Note, Martel explains how he spoke with Pi and met with him in order to learn about his story as if this was an actual event that had occurred. Life of Pi is a fiction novel, but Martel tells Pi’s story with a very realistic sense. He does this through the character of Piscine Patel, also referred to as Pi – who exhibits qualities such as, immense faith, inner strength, determination, and the will to live, which help him survive his 227-day voyage through the Pacific Ocean. ![]() Yann Martel wrote Life of Pi to reveal his ideas on faith and inner strength. A rare thing, here is a novel that will change your view of the world. Life of Pi takes the reader on an extraordinary journey – geographical, spiritual and emotional. ![]()
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