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Life of Pi: improving a Masterpiece?

Much of the English and specifically the British/Commonwealth literature of the latter half of the twentieth century has been classified as "postcolonial" literature, in that it explores the ramifications and implications of the end to overt colonial control of much of the world by European powers following the end of World War II. Understanding such literature requires at least a minimal understanding of the history of colonialism, but the greatest works of the postcolonial trend can also be read as compelling personal tales in and of their own right, without the larger historical context providing deeper understandings and symbolism to the reader despite their presence. These are the works that are already beginning to enter the canon of English literature, and that will continue to be recognized as an increasingly important record of the transitions of the twentieth century.

Life of Pi by Canadian author…...

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Jordan, J. (2002). Animal magnetism. Accessed 12 November 2011.  http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2002/may/25/fiction.reviews1 

Martel, Y. (2001). Life of Pi. Toronto: Knopf Canada.

Street, S. (2004). Life of Pi (review). Missouri Review 27(1): 179-80.

It is a mixture of the Hindu and Christian ideals as Pi sees them, and he incorporates both worldviews.
For Pi, one belief system is not enough. Everything that is kept separate or alone is necessarily incomplete. It is very important to him that one has beliefs and faith, both of which Pi understood to require imagination. He shows this in his disdain of agnostics, seeing their inability to imagine whether there is or isn't a God or gods as a failing, and a basic lack of identity. He makes this even more explicit when he recounts how his immersion in the Hindu religion began in his infancy, and states that "religion is more than rite and ritual. There is what the rite and ritual stand for" (Martel 48). For him, what they stand for is a way of thinking and viewing the world that does not exclude other viewpoints,…...

The recurring struggles to stop hunger and thirst shows the severe distinction between Pi's previous life as well as his present life on the lifeboat.
In the city of Pondicherry, where people are given food similar to zoo animals, the people did not have to exert any energy or effort just to get their nourishment; however Pi was forced to provide for himself when he was stranded on the open sea. Pi's change from modern civilization to the more primitive survival on the open sea is evident by his manner regarding fish -- before Pi was a vegetarian and was unwilling to take the life of an animal and then eat it, only when the fish was lifeless, seeing it like it was from the market, made Pi to feel better. As time passes by, Pi showed that his acceptance of his new found life because he showed an increasing…...

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Reference

Martel, Yann. "The Life of Pi." Canada: Seal books, 2001.

Life of Pi
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Life of Pi, written by Yann Martel, is a story of a young man named Pi Patel that was born in India. Inheriting great intelligence and keen curiosity for several various areas of life, in particular religion, he decides to follow three religions. These are Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism to the confusion of the members of his family. Aside from Pi's interest in religion, he is also intrigued and very understanding of all the animals that reside in his father's zoo. Curiosity fuels Pi's story-telling as it is helped shape his identity and how he perceives the world. hile some of his storytelling seems outlandish at times, especially the personification of a tiger, he tells of his amazing tale to the Japanese investigators because he himself believes it to be true and is ignorant of the notion that it may…...

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Works Cited

Cole, Stewart. "Believing In Tigers: Anthropomorphism And Incredulity In Yann Martel'S Life Of Pi." 29.2 (2004): n. pag. Web. 12 Dec. 2015.

Duncan, Rebecca. "Life Of Pi As Postmodern Survivor Narrative." Journal for the Interdisciplinary Study of Literature 41.2 (2008): 167. Web. 12 Dec. 2015.

Dwyer, June. "Yann Martel's Life Of Pi And The Evolution Of The Shipwreck Narrative." Modern Language Studies 35.2 (2005): 9. Web.

Herbert, Marilyn. Bookclub-In-A-Box Presents The Discussion Companion For Yann Martel's Life Of Pi. [United States]: Bookclub-In-A-Box, 2007. Print.

orldviews: Pi -- simply a glimpse from a universe next door
The Life of Pi suggests that despite the many different religions, and indeed different species that exist in the world, all religions and all living creatures are essentially 'one.' Despite the many divisions that exist in society and the differences that exist between individuals' and species' faiths and bodies, one must be respectful and seek to understand these differences, rather than being overly judgmental in one's philosophical orientation and embrace a worldview that is tolerant of difference, yet sees some similarities between all creatures.

The main character of the novel, named Pi Patel is the son of a zookeeper. This may seem like a strange occupation for a man in a book that revolves around religion. However, as with all things in The Life of Pi, even the strangest details are highlighted for a reason. This detail is included so that…...

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Works Cited

Martel, Yann. The Life of Pi. New York: Harvest Books, 2003.

Sire, James. The Universe Next Door. New York: Intervarsity Press, 1997.

Religion features prominently as a theme in global literature and in fact literature is rooted in religious and cultural traditions, including the ancient literatures of the Middle East and Mesopotamia. Modern literature sometimes presumes a pro-religious worldview, but occasionally, authors offer scathing critiques of the way religion is used for mind control or social, political, or economic control. Generally, the evolution of literature shows that as the role of religion in society changed, so too did the role of religion in literature. Literature since the modern era, including work by Nathaniel Hawthorne, often offers scathing critiques of religion, whereas postmodern literature allows religion to play a more complex role in shaping individual identity. In Canadian author Yann Martel's novel Life of Pi, religion is portrayed as a personal choice rather than as a cultural institution. On the contrary, the 19th century work by American author Nathaniel Hawthorne shows how…...

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Works Cited

Cole, Stewart. "Believing in Tigers: Anthropomorphism and Incredulity in Yann Martel's Life of Pi." SCL. Vol 29, No. 2, 2004.

Gilligan, Carol. "A Moonlight Visibility." In Gerard Fromm (Ed.) A Spirit that Impels. Karnac, 2013.

Hawthorne, Nathaniel. The Scarlet Letter. 1850. Retrieved online:  http://www.bartleby.com/83/ 

Martel, Jann. Life of Pi. Knopf, 2001.

If all of the events the world could be understood by examining a mathematical model, if there was essentially no free will on a macro level -- probably very little would be changed on a micro level. Even today, people are more and more aware of how genes affect their emotional behaviors and physical health, and how economic and social circumstances shape their character. Yet they still approach the questions of their daily lives as if they have freedom of choice, and the criminal justice system has been loathe to refuse to punish people, simply because of defendant's unavoidable previous circumstances. Politicians pass legislation that suggests human behavior can be changed, such as anti-smoking laws. Even if determinism exists on a 'macro' level, on a 'micro' level the perception of choice prevails and that is how we behave -- hence the timelessness but also the futility of Max's quest. The…...

Yann Martel's novel "Life of Pi" focuses on the experiences of a young Indian man being lost at sea at going through incredible events while at sea. There is much controversy with regard to the central character in the book, as it seems strange that he chooses to provide the world with a story that little to no people would believe to be real. hen coming across stories involving castaways experiencing unreal episodes during their voyage across the sea, most people would be inclined to associate them with hallucinations owed to the fact that these people are in a very poor condition and have trouble distinguishing between real life and fantasy.
Piscine Molitor Patel, also known as Pi, describes his life in the first two parts of the novel and most readers are likely to sympathize with the protagonist as they become better acquainted with his experiences. The character is certainly…...

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Martel, Y. "My library My History Books on Google Play Life of Pi." (Harcourt, 30 Apr 2013)

The Gale Group, "A Study Guide for Yarin Martel's Life of Pi," (Gale Cengage Learning, 24 Sep 2015)

BookCaps Study Guide Staff, "Life of Pi (Study Guide): BookCaps Study Guide," (BookCaps Study Guides, 2011)

lives of Archimedes and Carl Friedrich Gauss, two of the greatest mathematicians of all time, through a point by point comparison of their childhood and education, mathematical contributions and the influence their work has on the science of mathematics.
Childhood and Education

Archimedes (287 BC to 212 BC) lived most of his life in Syracuse, Greece. This son of an astronomer and mathematician was born into a distinguished family and was able to comfortably devote his life to mathematical research.

Carl Friedrich Gauss (1777-1855) was born into a humble German family. His early mathematical promise marked him as a prodigy and eventually earned him admission to university.

Major Mathematical Ideas

The mathematical work of Archimedes centered on the theoretical, particularly geometry. His greatest mathematical contribution involved measuring areas and segments of plane and conic sections.

Gauss's work centered on number theory. Unlike Archimedes, Gauss also used ventured into applied mathematics like astronomy and geodetic research.

Influence…...

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Religion features prominently as a theme in literature. In fact, some of the earliest works of literature are rooted in their religious and cultural traditions, including the ancient literatures of the Middle East and Mesopotamia.
As the role of religion in society changed, so too did the role of religion in literature.

Modern literature, including work by Nathaniel Hawthorne, often offers scathing critiques of religion, whereas postmodern literature allows religion to play a more complex role in shaping individual identity.

Nathaniel Hawthorne's he Scarlett Letter heavily criticizes the role of religion in a patriarchal society, whereas Yann Martel's Life of Pi presents religion more as a subjective phenomenon, revealing an important cultural shift from religion to spirituality.

In Nathaniel Hawthorne's he Scarlett Letter, the author shows how religion becomes a tool of social oppression and political control.

A. Hawthorne shows that religious authorities are hypocritical, and especially fundamentalists, as the Puritans in the novel do…...

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This article offers some interesting background information on Yann Martel as an author, showing that the author's secular background proves that Life of Pi is making a clear statement about the difference between religion and spirituality. Religion is an outmoded social institution, whereas spirituality remains central to the human experience. The character of Pi illustrates the similarities between faith in God and faith in one's own ability to succeed, and through the motif of the journey also shows that "a journey toward enlightenment" can be stripped of any religious or even cultural context (Stephens 41).

Stratton, Florence. "Hollow at the core": Deconstructing Yann Martel's Life of Pi" SCI/ELC, Vol, 29, No. 2, 2004. Retrieved online:  https://journals.lib.unb.ca/index.php/SCL/article/view/12746/13690 

This article critiques Yann Martel's novel by showing that the protagonist fails to actually show any growth, while also noting that the author takes a firm postmodern stance on the nature of truth or reality. The author points out that Life of Pi in part addresses the question of objective reality and whether a human being can even determine whether there is any objective reality, a core feature of postmodernism in general. This article offers a refreshing counterpoint to the other articles about Life of Pi.

Essay Topic Examples
1. The Use of Color as Symbolism in Film:
    This essay will delve into how filmmakers use color to convey themes, emotions, and character traits. It will explore examples like the prevalent green in "The Matrix" signifying the artificiality of the virtual world, the red coat in "Schindler's List" as a symbol of innocence among chaos, and the contrasting palettes in "Amlie" to accentuate the protagonist's whimsical experiences versus the drab reality of others.

2. Architectural Symbolism in Cinema:
    The focus of this essay would be on how architecture in film settings contributes to symbolic meaning. It could examine how the Bates' mansion in "sycho" represents Norman Bates' psyche, the use of the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining" as a character in itself, or the significance of the dilapidated buildings in "Children of Men" as representations of a crumbling society.

3. The Evolution of Animal Symbolism in Film:
    This essay would consider how…...

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Buckland, Warren. \"Directed by Steven Spielberg: Poetics of the Contemporary Hollywood Blockbuster.\" Continuum, 2006.

Eisenstein, Sergei. \"The Film Sense.\" Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), 1942.

Monaco, James. \"How to Read a Film: Movies, Media, and Beyond.\" Oxford University Press, 2009.

Bordwell, David. \"Figures Traced in Light: On Cinematic Staging.\" University of California Press, 2005.

Branigan, Edward. \"Narrative Comprehension and Film.\" Routledge, 1992.

S. citizens. In this program designed to help young ones value the freedoms they currently experience:
according to Tyler Barnwell, stands for grievance, as in "to petition the government for a redress of grievances." which denotes religious freedom, Leslie Anne Hill, a Presbyterian, states:

"means you don't have to follow a certain religion." stands for freedom of assembly, Sherri Jones states is "the right to get together with other people peaceably, but not to disturb anyone." which is for freedom of speech, Stephanie Kenfield relates: "means you can say anything you want to say, and nobody can stop you or anything, but not bad words and stuff." stands for freedom of the press, Justin Jolly explains: "You could write and say anything you want on a piece of paper or in a newspaper or anything like that." "Getting a grasp..., 1994)

The ruling for The Alpha Epsilon Pi v. The College of Staten…...

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Cicero, Marcus Tullius. (1996). The Columbia World of Quotations. New York: Columbia University Press, 1996. Retrieved 12 December 2006 from www.bartleby.com/66/65/12465.html.

COURT THROWS OUT LAW USED TO BAN WEEDSTOCK 4TH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS DECIDES SAUK COUNTY'S OPEN AIR ASSEMBLY LAW VIOLATES THE FIRST AMENDMENT.(LOCAL/WISCONSIN)," Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI), July 25, 2003.

Frost and Taylor (2008) talk about their experiences with reviewing. They noted how they first started out with thorough reviews but then irked at the amount of time that reviewing took; they abbreviated it more and more.
In their second experience of reviewing, they mention the reviews that they received about their own work. How these varied, and how they chaffed at having to tailor their work, whether unjustly or not, to meet the comments of their reviewers. They then transferred this experience to their own review work of marking the works of others becoming more empathic in their grading. They were positive in their tone and longer in order to avert rude and hurtful responses. But these also weren't helpful since the reviews became ineffective. They also became one again longer. So once again, the authors shortened their review and became more time- rather than person-oriented.

Writing to authors, Frost and…...

Wittgenstein
Ludwig Wittgenstein is particularly interesting because in Philosophical Investigations (PI) he repudiated all of his earlier work in logical positivism and the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus (TLP), along with much of what was traditionally thought of as philosophy, and took a radically new track in the last twenty years of his life. Young Wittgenstein was more certain that he had solved all major philosophical problems, while the older Wittgenstein had completely lost all such certainties. There were even hints in his earlier work of this later, more explicit existential despair, pessimism and even cynicism about the limits of philosophy, which certainly became more profound over the years. He was no longer able to view the world as consisting of facts that were logical representations of objects that really existed or at least had the potential to exist. Thoughts and ideas formed pictures that were models of reality, while everything outside of this…...

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Biletzi, A. (2003). (Over)interpreting Wittgenstein. Kluwer Academic Publishers.

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Wittgenstein, L. Philosophical Investigations, 4th Edition (1953, 2009). P.M.S. Hacker and Joachim Schulte (eds.). Oxford University Press.

A clear vision of objectives for the present and future of the center should be elucidated at this stage.
Design and building are obvious and crucial aspects that also take into account and depend on the initial analysis and planning phase. One always has to take into account the fact that data centers will often need to expand. his can be catered for by a modular design and building approach; which means that additions for future growth can be built as required.

Relocation is an important part of the life cycle and involves considerations such as the migration of data. his aspect also has to take into account customer or client needs, which falls within the ambit of the managerial function. A data center also has in the course of its life cycle to undergo periodic evaluations. his is necessary to include updates in terms of data increases and also serves…...

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This site provides straightforward definitions of a data center and explains its main functions. The information is cogent and to-the-point. It is a useful respource for basic data and provided a gateway to further more extensive research.

What Is Data Center Virtualization? Retrieved from  http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-data-center-virtualization.htm 

This short article is surprisingly extensive in terms of condensed and pertinent information. It covers many of the essential aspects of virtualization and is useful as background to this important aspect of the data centre life cycle. The information also provided insight into the problems and challenges that exist in the process of data center virtualization.

Literature can serve as a powerful tool for promoting awareness and advocating for the preservation of aquatic wildlife sustainability. Through various strategies, writers and authors can bring attention to the critical issues facing our oceans, rivers, and lakes. By highlighting the beauty and importance of aquatic ecosystems, literature can inspire readers to take action and make a difference in protecting these precious resources. This literature review will explore some of the strategies used in literature to promote awareness for preserving aquatic wildlife sustainability. One effective strategy used in literature is the use of vivid descriptions and imagery to bring aquatic....