Symbolism in Life of Pi

What does the lifeboat symbolize?

• Rationality and order

• Survival and isolation

• Illusion vs. reality

• Control and training

What is the meaning associated with Richard Parker?

• The unknown and God's creation

• False safety and spiritual temptation

• Pi's primal instincts and fear

• Faith and providence

What does the ocean represent?

• Mutual respect and acknowledgment

• The unknown and God's creation

• Survival and hope

• Control and training

What does the algae island symbolize?

• False safety and spiritual temptation

• Rationality and order

• Faith and providence

• Mutual respect and acknowledgment

What is the significance of the color orange?

• Illusion vs. reality

• Control and training

• Survival and hope

• The unknown and God's creation

What does Pi’s name (π) symbolize?

• Faith and providence

• Rationality and order

• Survival and isolation

• Illusion vs. reality

What does the tiger’s gaze represent?

• Control and training

• Mutual respect and acknowledgment

• False safety and spiritual temptation

• The unknown and God's creation

What is the meaning of the whistle?

• Illusion vs. reality

• Control and training

• Survival and hope

• Faith and providence

What does the carnivorous island symbolize?

• Rationality and order

• Illusion vs. reality

• Survival and isolation

• Mutual respect and acknowledgment

What do food and water represent?

• Faith and providence

• Control and training

• The unknown and God's creation

• False safety and spiritual temptation