Part Two - Life of Pi Analysis

I really didn't think I would like this book. It's actually really interesting to me. Pi becomes almost an animal himself. He kills fish with his bare hands even though it's totally against his beliefs. His character completely transforms. I think its ironic how he knew so much about animals and now he's almost like one himself. His only focus is survival. Before he talked about how animals usually prefer the zoo to wild life. Now I know why, even though the animals are caged up they still have food and shelter and all the other necessities. Out in the ocean Pi and Richard have to fend for themselves. Its better in my opinion to live a somewhat controlled life than one that is unmerciful, unreliable, and savage. Atleast the animals in the zoo don't have to worry about survival. They can enjoy their lives. I remember in class you said that sometimes people forget Pi is a fictional character because they're so into the book. It's so true! You can feel his desperation, his savageness, its all so real. It's a wonder he didn't kill himself long before he discovered Richard Parker was even still on the lifeboat. And the cannibal guy who tried to eat him.... that was probably the freakiest part. I complain at school how hungry I am, but none of us really know what hunger is. I can't imagine being hungry enough to kill someone, someone who's trying to survive just like me. I don't really understand why Richard Parker chooses not to harm Pi. Without Richard Parker, Pi would be long dead. Is it destiny? A god given miracle? Luck? Animal Instinct? I don't know, but I think it's pretty cool. Im curious to find out if Pi ever explains his interpretation of why.