Life of Pi

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   dreamer89 Student
   High School - 12th Grade

   Pi's religious beliefs contrast with the evolutionary influence which Martel is trying to explore. The whole novel debates religion and science- with religion winning in the end as it's chosen as the "better story" .
   Richard Parker represents Pi's will to live in the animal story- which actually may be survival instinct or may be God...However, Pi often compares himself to God.

   Therefore, Pi's religious beliefs are important as the audience acn then choose which story they prefer...

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   Posted by dreamer89 on Tuesday June 3, 2008 at 9:08 AM
   
   

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