Saturday, August 23, 2014
Purpose of the Paradox
The purpose of the paradox in the novel was to help the reader understand the situation better. Pi was with Richard Parker-- but Richard Parker is a human name, and Pi comes from a word that means 'fish'. Why is Pi an "animal" and Richard Parker a "human"? Because when Pi embarked on his adventure across the ocean, his wild instincts activated, and he needed Richard Parker to tame him. Martel meant for this because in troubles like Pi's, everyone has an animalistic tendencies, but they need to be tamed so we aren't conquered.
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I agree with you about better understanding the situation and I like how you explain the names of both Richard Parker and Pi.
ReplyDeleteYou are right the about the reader having a better understanding about the situation. I like your diction that is being used in this response
ReplyDeleteI love how you explained everything in a simple paragraph while I needed more than a paragraph. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI liked the way you worded it to make it to the point. It covered the majority of what we learned in class and said everything that needed to be said.
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