An analysis of the Relationship of Humans and Animals in Yann Martel's Life of Pi.

Abstract

This study attempts to investigate the relationship between humans and animals, as well as how humans view the natural environment, marine life, and animal kingdom in Yann Martel's Life of Pi. This research examines how the storyteller Pi, aware of and unintentionally exploits his subjective, loving, and compassionate impulses in the process of comprehending and evaluating the animal kingdom, animal instinct, inherent violence, and violence itself. As far as Pi is concerned, the tiger won't attack him until he gives it food. Animals are generally thought to behave viciously and beastly out of instinct. It's also said that because it's hard to predict what ferocious and hideous creatures would do when they're hungry, people should avoid them. However, Yann Martel's novel Life of Pi explores the complex and symbiotic relationship between humans and animals in the face of adversity. This research paper delves into the intricate interplay between human and animal characters, examining how Martel uses this relationship to convey profound themes of survival, spirituality, and the blurred lines between the human and animal worlds. Through a close analysis of the characters and their interactions, this paper explores the symbolic significance of animals in the narrative, shedding light on the profound lessons Martel imparts about the nature of humanity and our connections with the animal kingdom.