life of pi (少年派的奇幻漂流) 选节 演讲和答案

Made By Juliet, Kathy and Jessica,Chapter 66,Questions,The first time Pi fishes, he takes only one small flying fish, which he wraps in a blanket to avoid touching directly. Later, Pi no longer feels the need to use a blanket to wrap around a fish. He has absolutely no problem with touching fish with his own two hands. What can account for this change in him?,Answers,The description of action above perfectly illustrates Pis inner conflict where he must maintain his faith to compromise his beliefs in order to survive. Richard Parker is always hungry and the circumstance in the lifeboat is unfortunate. Pi has become animal-like while Richard Parker has become a human companion whereas animals never warps a blanket to avoid touching their food - dead fish.In addition, personal reasons pushes Pi changing the usual habits. Pi was falling in to despair and guilt also aids him in making progress in life. Where as the human version represents the survival inhuman instinct in its most raw form.,According to the book,Pi said: With time and experience I became a better hunter. I grew bolder and more agile. I developed an instinct, a feel, for what to do.(P216),CHAPTER 68,Review what Pi says in Chapter 4 about how easily animals adapt to zoos. Then, compare that with how well Pi and Richard Parker are adapting their new environment.,Pi tried to act in a normal schedule in order to adapt the new environment. He provided food on his own and also fed Richard Parker. For instance, Pis day blend the extremely “biological”- a practical focus on keeping himself alive- and the spirit of regular prayers. Just like before Pi studied the life of zoo animals in Chapter 4, Pis adaptation to life be described as a seagoing creature. He assumes“he was a fish god standing atop his kingdom and ships wouldnt have stopped.”(P217) lifeboat became an animal inhabits, the board in the zoo happened as well as in the lifeboat, strongly reflected in the separate areas between Pi and Richard Parker by content.,Pis sleep pattern changed which indicated how significant distance between Pis nature and animalistic Pi had become. All of us living in modern society are essentially zoo creatures, defined and protected from the wilderness waiting for us beyond the enclosure walls, walls from which Pi will soon be freed.,Chapter 70,What does killing his first turtle teach Pi?,Butchering a turtle is a hard work; however, living on the Pacific Ocean is much harder. If he does not choose to kill the turtle, he will be dead. Pi becomes more mature and calm after killing the turtle. In this case, killing a turtle is a challenge for Pi to change his mind. He always avoids Richard Parker and doesnt dare to get in the lifeboat. He starts thinking seriously about how he is about dealing with Richard Parker. He cannot always be running away from him. Killing this turtle teaches Pi: waiting for rescue is no use. If he wants to survive, he must be brave and dauntless. And also, survive means killing others for food. He has to feed himself and Richard Parker, so that killing a turtle is a beneficial lesson for Pi.,Chapter 71,What does Pi do to step up his efforts to control Richard Parker?,Since Pi starts thinking about controlling Richard Parker, he prepares nine steps. First, choose one day when waves are small and regular. Peaceful waves can make the lifeboat more stable and comfortable, so that the boat wont capsize. Then devise some means of bodily protection. Wrapping as many clothes as you can. Now comes the complicated part. You must provoke the animal that is afflicting you. Standing at the side of the boat and make consistent, recognizable noise, like whistle. However, you must be cautious. If you annoy the animal, you will be torn apart into pieces. Next, make the noise and move slowly. Do not follow eye contact! Then start blowing your whistle at full blast. If you can help your lifeboat get broadside to the waves by other means, apply yourself right away. Blowing the whistle continuously is exhausting and can make the animal feel sick. If you dont bored yourself, dont waste your vomit by sending it overboard. Vomit makes an excellent border guard. Puke on the edges of the territory. After all these done, you can stop blowing whistle and get a rest. Get some water and food with a stable lifeboat will take you back to life. At this point, you can give some medicine and water to the animals. They will find out you dont want to hurt them and you are friendly. Once these steps are accomplished, use the whistle will be sparing. If dont, continue doing steps over again.,Chapter 72,Chapter 73,Chapter 74,What does Pi mean when he says that “Gods hat was always unraveling, Gods pants were falling apart. Gods cat was a constant danger. Gods ark was a jail.”,Pi constantly prayed to God and thanked him and make himself happy. On an average day, Pi commented that he prayed five times. When Pi was placed in difficult and trying situations, his faith was confirmed. The quote above represented Pis doubt in a particular situation immediately after he had reminded himself of Gods wonder. Pi apprec