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What does 'abundant' mean?
What does 'abundant' mean?
plentiful
What does 'amoral' mean?
What does 'amoral' mean?
being outside the concepts of right and wrong
What does 'disconsolately' mean?
What does 'disconsolately' mean?
hopelessly, miserably
What does 'infernal' mean?
What does 'infernal' mean?
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What does 'chimera' mean?
What does 'chimera' mean?
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What does 'conjecture' mean?
What does 'conjecture' mean?
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What does 'consternation' mean?
What does 'consternation' mean?
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What does 'copiously' mean?
What does 'copiously' mean?
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What does 'diurnal' mean?
What does 'diurnal' mean?
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What does 'euphoria' mean?
What does 'euphoria' mean?
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What does 'gait' mean?
What does 'gait' mean?
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What does 'laden' mean?
What does 'laden' mean?
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What does 'multitude' mean?
What does 'multitude' mean?
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What does 'olfactory' mean?
What does 'olfactory' mean?
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What does 'pliable' mean?
What does 'pliable' mean?
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What does 'porosity' mean?
What does 'porosity' mean?
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What does 'rote' mean?
What does 'rote' mean?
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What does 'symbiotic' mean?
What does 'symbiotic' mean?
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What are the circumstances that led to the mystery speaker killing two people?
What are the circumstances that led to the mystery speaker killing two people?
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What happens to the mystery speaker who is of French origin?
What happens to the mystery speaker who is of French origin?
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What alleviates Pi's blindness?
What alleviates Pi's blindness?
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Why is the island considered a godsend to Pi?
Why is the island considered a godsend to Pi?
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What sinister secret does the tree on the island hide?
What sinister secret does the tree on the island hide?
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Why do Pi and Richard Parker finally leave the island?
Why do Pi and Richard Parker finally leave the island?
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What might the symbolic significance of the island be?
What might the symbolic significance of the island be?
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How does Pi feel when Richard Parker kills the man?
How does Pi feel when Richard Parker kills the man?
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What does Pi do with the French cook's flesh?
What does Pi do with the French cook's flesh?
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What does Pi spy now, floating in the sea?
What does Pi spy now, floating in the sea?
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What does the survival manual suggest someone do when they think they see an island?
What does the survival manual suggest someone do when they think they see an island?
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Why does Richard Parker continue killing animals, even after he is no longer hungry?
Why does Richard Parker continue killing animals, even after he is no longer hungry?
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Why is Pi worried about Richard Parker?
Why is Pi worried about Richard Parker?
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Why does Pi become so attached to the meerkats?
Why does Pi become so attached to the meerkats?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Words
- Abundant: plentiful or existing in large quantities.
- Amoral: existing outside the definitions of right and wrong.
- Disconsolately: in a manner that expresses hopelessness or misery.
- Infernal: resembling hell or characterized by intense torment.
- Chimera: a creation of the imagination; an illusion or fabrication.
- Conjecture: forming a conclusion or opinion based on incomplete information; a guess.
- Consternation: feelings of anxiety or dismay, often at something unexpected.
- Copiously: in a manner that is abundant or overflowing.
- Diurnal: active during the daytime as opposed to nocturnal.
- Euphoria: a feeling of extreme happiness or well-being.
- Gait: a particular way or style of walking.
- Laden: heavily loaded or burdened.
- Multitude: a large number or variety of things or people.
- Olfactory: relating to the sense of smell.
- Pliable: adaptable and easily bent; flexible.
- Porosity: the quality of being porous; ability to absorb.
- Rote: a mechanical or habitual repetition of something without understanding.
- Symbiotic: denoting a mutually beneficial relationship between different entities.
- Vagaries: unpredictable or erratic behaviors or occurrences.
Key Plot Points
- Pi experiences deep sorrow regarding his inability to care for Richard Parker during his deterioration.
- Pi’s lowest point of suffering is marked by his blindness.
- A significant conversation occurs between Pi and a French castaway, initiated by discussing food.
- The French castaway reveals he killed two people in a struggle for survival, showing no regret, indicating the brutality of the situation.
- The French survivor, who turns out to be blind, also becomes a source of trauma for Pi, as Richard Parker kills him.
- Pi alleviates his blindness through tears and rinsing his eyes with seawater.
- He utilizes the flesh of the French cook both as bait and as a food source, showcasing his desperate survival instincts.
- An algae island is discovered, proving crucial for Pi's survival due to its freshwater and food sources.
- The island features vegetation and an unexpected presence of meerkats, which Pi grows attached to for companionship.
- The freshwater ponds on the island exist because the algae desalinates seawater.
- Richard Parker continues to hunt despite not being hungry due to instinctual behavior accumulated from prolonged hunger.
- Pi is concerned about Richard Parker’s territorial instincts towards humans on the island.
- The nature of Pi and Richard Parker's relationship shifts: on the lifeboat, Pi is dominant, whereas on the island he feels anxious about Richard’s potential hostility.
- Each fruit on the island contains a tooth, revealing its carnivorous nature and threatening Pi’s survival.
- Pi decides to leave the island after recognizing its danger, despite the initial comfort it provided.
- The author’s choice to keep the chapters together emphasizes continuity and depth in the narrative, allowing for greater focus on Pi’s journey.
- Symbolically, the island represents faith and temptation, mirroring the Garden of Eden with its offerings and dangers, ultimately leading to Pi's decision to reject easy faith in favor of survival.
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