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Moral Lesson of Life of Pi
Moral Lesson of Life of Pi
1. Treat everything, especially nature and wildlife, with kindness and grace.
Throughout the course of the narrative, Pi, the main character, discovers this in numerous ways.
Perhaps the most significant is when he finds himself adrift on a boat in the middle of the ocean
by himself—and with a fully grown tiger, to boot. They depend on one another to survive, even
though they may not always be cuddling up together at night. This demonstrates a crucial idea:
they are respectful of one another. Animals are being murdered for sport all around the world
these days, pushing them closer to extinction. Not to mention the harm that humans are causing
to the planet, its ecosystems, its wildlife, and our oceans. We might start to see changes in other
aspects of our lives as well if we start treating Mother Earth and her species with compassion and
respect.
2. Religion can be used as an essential tool in our lives.
Although not everyone observes religion or is religious at all, Life of Pi illustrates how religion
is more about developing one's sense of self. When Pi was a small child, his father made fun of
his religious explorations, even though Pi was interested in many different faiths. As the
narrative progresses, we see that religion is about discovering a way to comprehend oneself, the
universe, and everything that exists beyond. It is not only about praying to a higher force. A
happier, more peaceful life with greater empathy for others and the environment can result from
having this insight.
5. Never Give Up
Yes, the apparent central idea. Even though Pi's circumstances might seem hopeless, he never
gives up or loses heart. Despite the seemingly never-ending challenges he encounters on his
perilous voyage, he never gives up. He was always a man of faith and belief. "When you're going
through hell, keep going," was a quote by Churchill.