Life of Pi Chapters 94-99 Flashcards

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Where did Pi, Richard Parker, and the lifeboat finally land?

Mexico

What happened to Richard Parker?

Richard Parker, the tiger, passed away. He landed in the water with his back legs splayed and then drowned.

How did Pi feel after losing Richard Parker, and what could he have said to him?

Pi felt extremely sad with Richard Parker gone. He wished he could have said thank you for saving his life and hoped that Richard would remember Pi as a companion.

Who found Pi alone?

A village of people found Pi alone and took care of him by giving food and clothes. Signup and view all the answers

Who visited Pi in Mexico?

Mr. Tomohiro Okamoto and Mr. Atsuro Chiba from the Japanese Ministry of Transport. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Okamoto and Mr. Chiba come for?

They came to Mexico to meet Pi and have him tell the story of the Tsimtsum sinking. Signup and view all the answers

In the story that Pi told, what did the ship sinking sound like?

It was like a metallic burp. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the sailor of the Tsimtsum ship?

He got injured; his right leg was broken at the thigh. Signup and view all the answers

Whose idea was it to harm the sailor?

The cook harmed the sailor and decided to use him as bait. Signup and view all the answers

How did Pi's mother feel about the sailor being killed?

She was mad and upset with the cook for killing an innocent human and then got into a fight with him. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Pi's mother?

She was killed by the cook. Signup and view all the answers

Did Pi manage to fight against the cook?

True Signup and view all the answers

What did Okamoto compare the story to? In other words, what animal did each person represent?

Mr. Okamoto describes the Taiwanese sailor as the zebra, Pi's mother as the orangutan, and the cook as the hyena. 'The tiger killed the hyena and the blind Frenchman - just as he killed the cook.' Signup and view all the answers

What did Pi reveal in the story?

Pi reveals that he lost his family and was the only survivor of the ship. He also describes the date of the sinking ship. Signup and view all the answers

What else did Pi mention for both stories?

'The ship sinks, my family dies, and I suffer.' (p.317) Signup and view all the answers

Does Pi decide to go to Canada or India?

Canada; because Pi mentioned that there is nothing for him in India, only sad memories. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Arrival in Mexico

Pi, along with Richard Parker and the lifeboat, finally arrived in Mexico.

Fate of Richard Parker

Richard Parker, the tiger, died after landing in the water and drowning with his back legs splayed.

Pi's Emotions

Pi experienced deep sadness after losing Richard Parker, expressing regret for not being able to thank him and wishing for mutual remembrance.

Rescue of Pi

Pi was discovered alone by villagers who provided him with food and clothing, which made him feel grateful for their kindness.

Visitors to Pi

Mr. Tomohiro Okamoto and Mr. Atsuro Chiba from the Japanese Ministry of Transport traveled from California to Mexico to meet Pi.

Purpose of the Visit

They sought to gather Pi's account of the Tsimtsum sinking incident.

Description of the Sinking

Pi described the sound of the sinking ship as resembling a metallic burp.

Condition of the Tsimtsum Sailor

The sailor aboard the Tsimtsum was injured with a broken right thigh.

The Cook's Actions

The cook took the initiative to harm the injured sailor, using him as bait.

Pi's Mother's Reaction

Pi’s mother expressed anger towards the cook for killing the sailor, leading to a confrontation.

Loss of Pi's Mother

Pi's mother was ultimately killed by the cook during the altercation.

Pi's Retaliation

In a moment of vengeance, Pi successfully killed the cook with a knife.

Allegorical Comparisons

Mr. Okamoto compared the characters in Pi’s story to animals: the Taiwanese sailor as the zebra, Pi's mother as the orangutan, and the cook as the hyena; illustrating the hierarchy and violence in the story.

Pi's Revelation

Pi disclosed his family's death, confirming he was the sole survivor of the shipwreck and providing the date of the incident.

Recurring Themes

Pi emphasized the tragic sequence of events in both versions of his story, encapsulating his suffering with the phrase, "The ship sinks, my family dies, and I suffer."

Decision on Future Plans

Pi opted to relocate to Canada instead of returning to India, perceiving no future in India due to painful memories of his family.

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Explore key concepts and events from Chapters 94-99 of 'Life of Pi' through these flashcards. Test your knowledge on Pi's journey, his feelings about Richard Parker, and the fate of the tiger. Ideal for literature enthusiasts and students alike.