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Life of Pi | Summary and Analysis: Part One—Toronto and Pondicherry—Chapters 1-11

Chapter 1:
Summary
This chapter shifts around a bit in time as Pi attempts to recover from his ordeal on the ocean, but it primarily focuses on his education after he arrives in North America. He finished high school, then attended the University of Toronto, where he studied both zoology and religious studies. His zoology thesis focused on the three-toed sloth.

Analysis
Pi's double major reflects his longstanding interest in the meaning of life. However, this interest is given particular emphasis by the...



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