Thursday, September 30, 2010
Meet Pi Patel
In the novel Life of Pi by Yann Martel, the protagonist is Pi Patel. He is an educated and determined middle aged man that grew up in India. He moved to Canada to attend the University of Toronto and double-major in religious studies and zoology. He is interested in animals because his father owned a zoo when he was younger and was exposed to all types of wildlife. Once he was all grown up, he went to the equatorial jungles of Brazil to study the three-toed sloth. I find this character very real because he is coming from a cultural background just like anyone else and moved to Canada to create his future. I can relate to this character because I love animals and they fascinate me. I also live in Canada so I can relate to him in that sense. Pi seems to be a sympathetic character to me because of how he talks about fathers close family friend, Mamaji. Mamaji was around all throughout Pi's childhood and Pi was even named after Mamaji's favourite swimming pool, Piscine Molitor. The way Pi reminisces on his memories of Mamaji shows that he is caring and appreciative of the people in his life who have made a difference. When he explains parts of his childhood, he seems very thankful that Mamaji was there for him. I think that as the story progresses Pi while encounter new adventures and situations as he seems like he has a curious personality. Hopefully he relates back to his family in India as well as I would love to learn more about their culture and his experiences growing up as a child there. Pi is an interesting character and I can't wait to hear more of his exciting stories that he has to tell.
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Hey Marena, your book sounds really interesting so far. I like how u can relate to the protagonist that will make the book easier to read. It's interesting how Pi grew up in India and went to Brazil and now Canada, his travelling throughout the world makes me want to travel too. This book seems like the story is really going to progress and become super fascinating. Pi seems like a very adventurous type of guy. I can't wait for you to tell me what else happens in Pi's life. Continue reading!
ReplyDeleteHello Marena!
ReplyDeleteYour protagonist seems pretty interesting because it's out of the norm now really for any one to study religion and zoology as everyone wants to be in business, law etc. Pi Patel seems to be the very opposite of my protagonist, Augusten. Your protagonist seems to be a very successful person supported by a family whereas mine comes from a family of independent family members, a careless Dad, and a psychotic Mom. But still, in strict comparison, both of our protagonists will encounter greater adventures as their life progresses. I'm looking forward to continue following your novel as then I can compare our protagonists which have extreme differences.