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Rising action: The Patel
family sets sail to Canada.

Climax: The first climax is
when the Tsimstum sinks
and Pi’s family dies, leaving
him alone with wild animals
on a lifeboat. Another climax
occurs when Pi lands in
Mexico.

Falling action: Pi is rescued in Mexico. Two Japanese officials interview him. His
story is called into doubt.

Themes: The power of life’s force; the human desire for companionship;
storytelling as a strategy
for self-preservation

Symbols · Pi, the lifeboat,
Richard Parker

Literature I – Magazine