Life of Pi as understood in the context of Charles Darwin

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Darwinian Theory and the `Life of Pi

Darwinian Theory may be used to explain Yann Martel 's novel `Life of Pi ' While the novel is an aesthetic portrayal of spirituality , purity and practicality , it is theless not immune to the issues of scientific validity , materiality , and determinism . In this , the author will explore the relationship of Darwinian Theory with the core concepts in the novel . These core concepts are , in general , assumed to be in conflict with the principles of Darwinian Theory . However , this

br assumption may be relaxed as the author sees fit

Novel Summary

Piscine `Pi ' Molitor Patel lives in Pondicherry , India - a boy described as `curious , jolly , and deep-seated with learning ' His father is the owner of the Pondicherry Zoo . His mother is an avid reader of various literary works . Much of the protagonist 's learning experience came from school . Hi school is filled with amazing teachers - many of whom became personal mentors of Pi . Although he grew up as a Hindu , he discovered the Catholic faith at the age of 14 from a priest named Father Martin . However , upon meeting Mr . Kumar , a Muslim , he changes his religious orientation by practicing Islam . Pi openly defies the custom of religious conservatism by advocating liberalism in worship - he regards Catholicism , Islam , and Hinduism as legitimate religions

At the age of 16 , Pi 's father decides to abandon Prime Minister 's Gandhi due to some political and ethical issues . The family is forced to...