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Santosh Patel
Pi’s father and the owner of the Pondicherry Zoo.
Santosh is a reasonable and affectionate father; he
seeks to cultivate well-rounded children and humanely
cares for his animals. His outlook on life and his focus
on the survival and well-being of his family completely
define him.
Ravi Patel
Pi’s older brother, senior to him by three years. Ravi is mischievous and
affectionately hazes Pi by daring him to drink the holy water in the church. He later
teases Pi about his multiple religions.
Gita Patel
Pi’s mother. She is affectionate, comforting, and
protective. She is able to accept Pi without always
understanding him. Her ambivalence about spirituality
gives Pi the freedom to adopt multiple religions.
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