| "Life of Pi" on the surface is a young man's struggle for life with a set of unusual elements - as if being stranded in the Pacific in a lifeboat isn't enough, he also has a myriad of wild animals, including a 450 pound Royal Bengal tiger, to deal with. Part One of the book gives the reader insight into this young man, his beliefs, his religious convictions, his place in his world. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book? - thoughtful Time/era of story - 1960's-1970's Internal struggle/realization? Yes Struggle over Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Coping with loss of loved one(s) Yes Loss of... Main Character Gender - Male Profession/status: Age: - a teen Ethnicity/Nationality Main Adversary Identity: - society Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 6 () Asia/Pacific Yes Water? Yes Water: - lifeboat Island? Yes Island: - food/shelter preoccupation |
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