The End

Finally, we arrive at the end of the book. One last time, talk about it. What you liked/didn't like. You know the drill.

Time

The author uses time in a very interesting way. Talk about it.

To the Ends of the Earth

How far will one go to save themselves?

What's For Dinner: Fear or Us?

Chapter 56 focuses on fear. "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."- FDR Write about it.

Questions

Post anything you don't understand or have a question about

What Was He Thinking???

Why did Pi try to save Richard Parker? It wasn't until Richard Parker was right up on the lifeboat before Pi realized what he was doing. Explain why Pi's instinct told him to save Richard Parker.

Every Road Leads Somewhere

List a few examples of literary devices Yann Martel uses and explain how they contribute to the story's meaning.

How Far We Are

Where are you in the book exactly. (What page/chapter)

Change: For Better or Worse

What makes humans move? To up and turn away from everything they know, love, and cherish? To leave friends and neighbors behind? What is the drive?

Divinity

Is it possible to believe in three different religions, or must you choose just one???

Relationships

Explain Yann Martel's use of relationships in Life of Pi. Is there a reason he adds in certain dialogue, or is it just for the storyline?

Chapters in Italics

I figured out what the italicized words are. I think they are the author's memories and impressions with the man he based Life of Pi off of. If you read the introduction(which is all in italics) he talks about how he came to write the book, and one thing the author mentions is the first meeting of real-life Piscine. So while the story is going on, the author adds in his thoughts on the main character.

How far have you gotten?

Explain where you are without giving away ANYTHING important. Don't talk about anything past chapter 5. Give your overall first impression and a favorite part/ quote that you really enjoyed.