Life of Pi

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  Whay are just some plain symbols in the novel "Life of Pi"?

  Posted by taylor0221 on Jun 21, 2008 at 12:41 PM

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  How do Pi's religious beliefs play a important role throughout the story

  Posted by jaleesawatson on May 28, 2008 at 07:29 PM

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  I am drawing the life boat and need the dimensions.  I know it is 26 feet long, but don't know the width.  Anyone know the size?  Thanks!

  Posted by gofiddle on May 12, 2008 at 02:47 PM

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  What are the effects of symbolism in "Life of Pi"?

  Posted by guitarbreaker29 on May 12, 2008 at 01:22 PM

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  In Life of Pi, how does the author use imagery? I'd like specific examples.

  Posted by michelleneville on May 11, 2008 at 03:10 PM

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   "What might the island and its true nature symbolize?" Referring to chapter 92 in the book Life of Pi.

  Posted by lessthanjake121 on May 8, 2008 at 07:26 PM

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  What is the symbolism of the carnivorus island in the story of Life of Pi?

  Posted by anniewestcott on Apr 26, 2008 at 08:46 AM

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  In "The Life of Pi," what is the significance of Pi's unusual name?

  Posted by cptnplnt on Mar 13, 2008 at 02:20 PM

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  What is the symbolism of each of the animals on the boat with Pi?

  Posted by cahseisgnarley on Mar 12, 2008 at 08:15 AM

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  Pi discovers the island on page 280. What is the metaphor he uses to describe his discovery and its significance?

  Posted by mickymouse14 on Feb 21, 2008 at 06:56 PM

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  I know there is symbolism behind the hyena (descent into savagery) and the orangutan but what does the zebra represent about Pi or his character?

  Posted by hollykat27 on Feb 21, 2008 at 06:07 AM

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  The Awakening and Life of Pi are divided by what takes place on the mainland versus what takes place on islands or at sea.

  Posted by auley on Feb 20, 2008 at 02:44 PM

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  In "Life of Pi", why does Pi dislike agnostics more than atheists?

  Posted by shanna199 on Feb 13, 2008 at 04:53 PM

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  What are some similarities between the character of Pi (from Life of Pi) and Macbeth?

  Posted by mesweet on Jan 21, 2008 at 03:55 PM

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  Can you explain the theme of savagery vs. civilization in Life of Pi?

  Posted by ixia on Jan 11, 2008 at 07:43 PM

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  what makes pondicherry an appropriate choice for pi's upbringing?

  Posted by bluenight on Dec 16, 2007 at 01:06 PM

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  I can't think of a thesis for the essay. Can someone help me?

  Posted by clera on Nov 21, 2007 at 06:30 PM

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   Do you think "Life of Pi" is a modern "Lord of The Flies"? Could it even perhaps be called William Golding's literary son?

  Posted by ponygirl119 on Nov 8, 2007 at 09:18 AM

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  Can you find out on line the exact page numbers of the cited quotes instead of just the chapter numbers

  Posted by us100941 on Oct 29, 2007 at 05:22 PM

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  Throughout the book, the writer replaced the number "1" with an "I", but only on the chapter and page number. Why is this?

  Posted by comrade on Oct 25, 2007 at 11:42 AM