Life of Pi- summer reading Flashcards
who is the author?
Yann Martel
Why is the title significant to the book?
The book follows the life of pi
Who is piscine molitov patel
protagonist, narrator, zoology and religion student. intrigued by habits and characteristics of humans and animals.
who is Richard Parker?
Royal Bengal tiger, shares a life boat, 450 lb, 9 feet long. accepts pjs dominance and acts as a true animal.
Who is Santosh Patel?
Pi’s father, ran the zoo, teaches Pi to care for animals but also feared them
Who is Gita Patel?
Pi’s mother, takes the place of orange juice in the book.
who is Francis adirubasamy?
elderly man who tells the author pi’s story, taught pi to swim, Pi calls him Mamaji, an Indian term that means respected uncle.
Who is “the author”
Narrator of authors note. never introduced by name, disguised yann martel.
