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In Life of Pi by Yann Martel, the Greek letter, pi, has symbolic value because it is never-ending and unlimited, which develops character in the story through Pi's name and develops theme because of how his faith is unwavering.

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Piscine finds security and comfort in the Greek letter, pi.

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Piscine finds security and comfort in the Greek letter, pi.

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“And so, in that Greek letter that looks like a shack with a corrugated tin roof, in that elusive, irrational number with which scientists try to understand the universe, I found refuge” (24).

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Pi's outlook on religion is unlimited, similar to how pi is an unlimited number.

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Pi's outlook on religion is unlimited, similar to how pi is an unlimited number.

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“They didn’t know that I was a practising Hindu, Christian and Muslim” (64).

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Pi uses other words from the Greek alphabet which shows a correlation with pi.

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Pi uses other words from the Greek alphabet which shows a correlation with pi.

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"...the one with the lowest social standing in the pride, the omega animal. It has the most to gain from a close relationship with the super-alpha trainer” (44).

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Like the number pi, Pi's faith is infinite.

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Like the number pi, Pi's faith is infinite.

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“Vishnu preserve me, Allah protect me, Christ save me, I can’t bear it!” (98).

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Pi's journey seemed like it was never going to end.

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Pi's journey seemed like it was never going to end.

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“I survived because I forgot even the very notion of time” (192).

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Pi's love for God never diminishes despite harsh circumstances.

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Pi's love for God never diminishes despite harsh circumstances.

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“The blackness would stir and eventually go away, and God would remain, a shining point of light in my heart. I would go on loving” (209).

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Pi didn't want his life to end without a fight.

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Pi didn't want his life to end without a fight.

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“Something in me did not want to give up on life, was unwilling to let go, wanted to fight to the very end” (99).

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Pi's faith is based on his pride instead of his wrongdoings, which is unique, like the number pi.

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Pi's faith is based on his pride instead of his wrongdoings, which is unique, like the number pi.

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“To me, religion is about our dignity, not our depravity” (71).

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Pi's story is too irrational for Mr. Okamoto to believe.

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Pi's story is too irrational for Mr. Okamoto to believe.

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“Mr. Okamoto: ‘Mr. Patel, we don’t believe your story’” (292).

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There is no limit or end to Pi's perseverance and desire to survive.

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There is no limit or end to Pi's perseverance and desire to survive.

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“‘No, I wouldn’t. I would die of hopelessness. Don’t give up, Richard Parker, don’t give up. I’ll get you to land, I promise, I promise!’” (236).

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Life of Pi alludes to the Greek letter, pi, throughout the story of Pi's life and journey. The number, pi, sticks with Pi and represents the length of his voyage across the pacific: "I survived 227 days. that's how long my trial lasted, over seven months" (189). The length of Pi's journey is unique because "227" can be turned into the fraction, "22/7." This fraction simplifies to 3.14, the 3 digits commonly used to represent pi (appositive). In an interview, taking place when his book was first published (participle), Yann Martel said that he wanted to use an Indian animal, like a baby elephant or a rhino to accompany Pi; however, Martel wanted Pi's journey to be 227 days long and he wouldn't have been able to justify an herbivore being able to survive at sea for that long. Instead of adjusting the length of Pi's time at sea-which he easily could've had there been no deeper meaning-Martel changed the animal to a tiger because it would be easier to believe that a carnivorous animal survived at sea rather than an herbivore.