Sunday, November 18, 2012

The Meaning of Life


We meet many people over the course of our lives, some extremely inspirational while others disincentive. These are the people who shape our human character. For Pi Patel in the “Life of Pi” by Yann Martel however, it is more than just that. It is the meaning of life.

At a young age, Pi was mocked for his name. When he stood towards the wall many would say, “You’re facing the wall. Are you pissing?” Other times children would say, “Where’s Pissing? I’ve got to go.” The general reaction for many in this “flight” or “fight” situation would to respond and “fight” back. However Pi reacted by ignoring the harmful mocks, pretending that he never heard them. From what I’ve read so far in the beginning of the book Pi seems resilient and may be because of these people. Pi’s father was a zoo keeper and at an early age Pi bonded amongst the other animals. As a result of his inspirational father Pi later went into zoology.    

Although I have only started the book it seems to me that the meaning of life for Pi is to physically, mentally and spiritually grow with other people. Hopefully, as I continue to read the book I’ll find more examples of this.

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