Life Of Pi Quotes

1. "If Hinduism flow placidly like the Ganges then Christianity bustles like Toronto at Rush Hour"

In this quote, comparison is being used by Yann Martel to explain the difference between the two religions. He does this by using two metaphors (the Ganges river and Toronto) to compare. Hinduism flows placidly like a slow moving river because it is one of the oldest religions in the world and therefore more mature because many people have been practicing it for centuries and are.. The way Hinduism is practiced is different from Christianity because the modes of religious practice are unique from Christianity. People in the Eastern hemisphere where Hinduism is prevalent have a very different lifestyle that is culturally apart from Western worlds.

Christianity is a more active religion and a larger percentage of the world population practice Christianity.

2. "...The blackness would stir and eventually go away, and God would remain, a shining point of light in my heart"

Pi has often doubted or last faith of his own existence, spiritual entity, universal order and global chaos. But even through his doubt and lack of faith, he continues to believe in God and divine existence which will guide him through his future pursuits.

3. Animals in the wild lead lives of compulsion and necessity within an unforgiving social hierarchy in an environment where the supply of fear is high and the supply of food is low and where territory must constantly be defended ad parasites forever endured

Pi is telling us that animals are better off living at zoos because all their needs are met: security, food, water, shelter, recreation and life without fear of predators. Were they to live in the wild, everyday there was the chance Animals are similar to humans in many ways. We pride ourselves on being more superior than any animals race...yet we seem to have similar wants and needs as animals. We are most comfortable when all our needs are met and when we are satisfied with our surroundings. Like animals, we don't like change and are not accustomed to it.

4. "When it is light, the openness of the sea is blinding and frightening. When it is dark, the darkness is claustrophobic. When it is day, you are hot and wish to cool and dream of ice cream and pour sea water on yourself. When it is night, you are cold and wish to be warm