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How does this tiger's story parallel that of Pi's story? How are the two tigers different at this point?
Great quote: "...if you are making your journey in a hurry, you are making it poorly."
Why is everyone in Galina so bothered by outsiders?
What would make someone want to entice a tiger with meat and continually bring it closer to them? If you were enticing a tiger, would you want to lure it further away from you?
What is a bey?
There are two stories about the tiger hunt -- the real story and the one manufactured by the survivors. Why do you think they made up the story they told to the town?
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The author employs anthropomorphism to make the reader sympathize with the tiger’s hardship. Much like the tiger in Pi’s story, the tiger is a survivor of extenuating circumstances, although I'm not sure which I would expect a tiger to die sooner in, a sinking boat or a bombing. After finishing the chapter, the reader is nearly incapable of feeling anything but sorry for the tiger, and Obreht knew that her story would elicit this response. This allowed her to make the reader have a stronger emotional attachment with Natalia’s grandfather, and I know that I was as nervous as the grandfather when I heard that the village was going to hunt the tiger, or when “the bear” appears in the town later in the novel. Besides this link, the reader really has no reason to feel sadness towards Natalia’s grandfather’s death. Honestly, who felt bad when you read that Natalia’s grandfather died? The remainder of the novel is used to work up some emotional attachment to the characters, of which, my strongest were towards Natalia and the tiger’s wife, even though a lot of the story centers on the grandfather. The well-being of the tiger also adds to the progression of the story, especially when “the bear” enters the novel.
Obreht uses anthropomorphism in chapter four to allow us to understand what the tiger’s going through. Anthropomorphizing the tiger made the reader realize that the tiger’s not a “bad guy”; he’s just trying to survive.
Both the tiger from Life of Pi and the tiger from this story have escaped from what could have been, and possibly should have been, fatal disasters. The only difference is that Richard Parker wasn’t able to choose what direction to go; he was totally reliant on the wind and the sea. The tiger in this story made his own decisions on his journey.
If a person was curious and unaware of a tiger’s nature and abilities, they might try to lure it closer to observe it. Even though I know what a tiger is capable of, I would honestly probably try to get as close as possible to it.
A bey is a governor of a district or province in the Ottoman Empire.
Luka and Jovo made up a story about the hunt to tell the town instead of telling the truth. I believe they made the fake story up so that they could hide from shame and instead be known as brave and honorable.
Anthropomorphism is used in the story of the tiger to show what the tiger is going through. It was used to show how the tiger really is, and that the tiger isn't bad, just simply trying to survive.
Both tigers, from Pi's story and from this story, have gone through a horrible experience where they had to struggle to survive. By the end of the tiger's story, you can't help but feel sorry for the tiger, and feel closer to the narrator's grandfather.
Being the animal lover that I am, I would probably try to get close to a tiger. Even though tigers are extremely dangerous and could easily kill me, I'd still do it.
Anthromorphism is used in the story of the tiger by putting the view through the tiger's eyes and what he sees about the town the way a human would. The purpose it serves for the author is so the readers get an understanding of what is going on in the tiger's mind and feels sorry for him.
The tiger's story parallel's Pi's story by just trying to survive in an unfamiliar situation. The difference between the tiger in this story and the tiger in Pi's story is that for the most part in Pi's story, the tiger was dominant. In this story the humans are dominant, at least until they reach the tiger.
Everyone in Galina is so bother by outsiders because they have a set way of doing things and have it that way for some time now. When outsiders come into their town, they feel unbalanced because their order is messed with. Everyone has a specific place in that town, so no one wants to change it.
I personally wouldn't want to lure a tiger closer, especially if I was unsure of his capabilities. Some people might want to lure a tiger for observation or to kill him for their safety.
A bey is a leader of a small tribal group.
I think they made up the story to tell to the town to keep the gun sacred to the rest of the town. The gun meant a lot to the whole town, so they wanted to keep it that way. If they knew the real story, the town wouldn't think so highly of it. I also think they didn't want to give the blacksmith and his family a bad name.
This tiger's story and Richard Parker of Pi's story have similar situations because they both are forced to survive in a completely different environment than what they are used to. Both tigers have close calls with death and overcome the odds to survive, at least for a little while. The tigers differ at this point in the story because the tiger in this story has to deal with humans that are not familiar with tigers. Pi was familiar with tigers which made Richard Parker's life easier and more valuable. In this story the tiger is unknown and seen as a threat that needs to be killed off. Richard Parker was seen as a threat but a necessary threat for Pi's survival.
I agree that that "...if you are making your journey in a hurry, you are making it poorly." is a great quote. It really is something that all of us should think about. Many people currently travel to make it to a destination. They are not worried about the journey there, but the destination instead. Life is a journey and people are trying to hurry it along, however, we don't live forever so we should enjoy the journey. I truly do like this quote and think it should be taken with more seriousness.
I think that the people of Galina are bothered by outsiders because outsiders bring danger and the unknown. Most of their encounters with outsiders had negative effects so they are turned off to visitors. The outsiders bombed their city, they had a tiger that they thought would kill their animals. They had bad luck with outsiders.
Anthropomorphism is used in this chapter to help the reader understand what the tiger is feeling and going through. The stereotype of an escaped tiger states that the tiger is like a convict. He is evil and is bent on killing people and destroying villages. The author showed that the tiger is just trying to survive. The tiger in Life Of Pi and the tiger in The Tiger's Wife are both trying to beat the odds and survive. Whether it be a sunk ship or a bombing, both tigers are trying to survive. The tiger in The Tiger's Wife, however, can move freely in nature, while Richard Parker is trapped on a life boat for most of the novel. Also, Richard Parker wasn't hunted like this tiger.
Everybody in Galina is bothered by outsiders because it's such a tight-knit village. The smaller a group, the harder it is to welcome a new person. It's less of a deal when you add a small change to a big community as opposed to a small community.
If for some reason there was a tiger lost in Bedford I would be terrified. On the other hand, my curiosity to see a wild tiger would take over me and I would definitely go looking for it. Being able to see a wild tiger (outside of the zoo) would only happen once in a lifetime. I would just try to make sure I come back with as much limbs as possible.
The story was fabricated so that that town wouldn't be ashamed of the men. They also wanted to keep the gun as a treasured item. The gun had such a rich history, and it inspired the town. They didn't want to besmirch the legacy of the gun.
The use of anthropomorphism in the story of the Tiger helps the reader to develop feelings for the tiger. Usually a human wouldn't feel very strongly about a random tiger roaming around, but when it is given feelings, and more person like attributes you start to get connected to it, just like Richard Parker. I'm not sure about the rest of you, but I didn't want Richard Parker to die, and I was sad to see him leave at the end of Pi's journey. So like in Life of Pi, I feel a little attached to the tiger in this story, and I wouldn't want to see him killed, or hurt. These feelings are a result of the anthropomorphism used in the writing, and the connection between the animal and the reader is probably why Tea used it.
The outsider's in this story could be bad for the people of Galina because the could be spies, or informants of the war. They are weary of people from the other side because there have been such tensions in the past.
Anthropomorphism is put to work in the story of the tiger by showing how the tiger is feeling and surviving just like in a story usually it would show how a human is feeling and surviving. The purpose is to make the readers feel sympathy for the tiger. The tiger’s story is similar to Pi’s story because both of them went through journeys trying to survive. The two tigers are different at this point because this tiger had options on where to go on his journey and Richard Parker was just stranded and did not have the same options. Everyone in Galina are so by outsiders because the Galina people are in a sort of routine and they do not like change and are definitely not prepared for danger since there is only one gun in the town. I don’t know why anyone in the town would want a tiger close to them unless they wanted to pet it (highly doubt it) or if they wanted to kill it. I would definitely want to lure the tiger very far away from me. A bey is a governor of a district or province in the Ottoman empire. The survivors didn’t want to sound like wimps because they climbed up a tree and they wanted to make the blacksmith sound like a hero.
The author uses anthromorphism to make the readers feel pity for the tiger. Anthromorphism helps the readers to see that the tiger is not a man-eating beast, but instead a frightened, docile animal. This helps the readers to sympathize with the tiger and feel Natalia’s grandfather’s anxiety and nervousness when a hunter is sent out to kill the tiger.
This tiger’s story parallel that of Pi’s story because both tigers are from a zoo and depend on humans. In The Life of Pi, Richard Parker depended on Pi for food and water to survive. In this novel, the tiger depends on the deaf-mute woman in the village, called the tiger’s wife. The tiger returns to the woman’s house every night for food. Both tigers can be vicious when they follow their natural instincts, but they are usually more submissive than anything.
Everybody in Galina is bothered by outsiders because they are unaccustomed to anything out-of-the-ordinary. Outsiders could bring danger and harm to the village. I believe the unfriendliness against outsiders is a result of tensions caused by the war.
Personally, I would never even want to come close to a tiger. I think someone would have to be crazy to entice a tiger with meat and continually bring it closer to them. However, the tiger’s wife may feel a connection with the tiger because they both are considered outsiders. The tiger’s wife is a deaf-mute who the villagers barely know. The tiger’s wife has always been different from all the other humans, so maybe she is seeking companionship, even if it is a tiger.
A bey is the governer of a district or province in the Ottoman Empire.
I think the survivors manufactured a story to tell the villagers because they didn’t want to look like cowards. They wanted to make the villages believe that the fallen blacksmith had died a brave and heroic death.
Anthromorphism is used in the story of the tiger by the tigers incredible ability to escape the bombings and survive all in one piece. The tiger surviving makes him seem superior to those around him. He is a symbol of something that should be feared but through the form of respect. I believe the authors purpose in using this is to reinforce the importance of the tiger's presence in the novel, and how dynamic the tiger will be in upcoming chapters.
I would agree with the great quote. I definitely think it is true, but I also find myself being guilty of making journeys way too fast. Even when it is something I am not looking forward to doing, if I take the time to look around and enjoy everything I possibly can, something good has to come out of it. Instead of wishing time would move faster, and the day would be over, I need to slow down and enjoy what is around me.
I'm not quite sure what crazy idea would be going through someone's mind to want to entice a tiger with meat, but maybe they do not fear the tiger. They may want to see the tiger up close, and get to know it and study it, and by feeding it and showing it no harm, it will most likely eventually become quite acquainted to you. I would have to say I don't think I would try bringing a tiger closer to me, I think I would push it as far away as possible. Seeing one at the zoo with strong glass separating us is a good enough view for me!
A bey is a governor of a district or province in the Ottoman Empire. I also got a second result which said it was formerly used in Turkey and Egypt as a courtesy title. It is traditionally applied to leaders of small tribal groups, and it comes from the Turkish language. It's meaning is "lord" and it can be found in several forms: Bey, Beg, Bek, Bay, Baig, Beigh.
Anthropomorphism is used by the author to place you in the tiger’s perspective. The author it very effective at making you feel involved and part of the story. The author also uses this to make you almost feel sorry for the tiger because of its tragic story.
The tiger’s story seems to parallel Pi’s story because they were both lost and left alone. Pi was lost at sea with a tiger, and this tiger was left in the world with some humans. The two tigers are different in the sense that Richard Parker knew his territory, while the other tiger proceeds to scavenge about.
A bey is a leader of a small tribal group during the Ottoman era, or a lord.
I think the survivors made up a story to prove more respect for the blacksmith who tried to save the village. Why would you want to put and end to someone’s legacy with a bad story? Everyone deserves to die “majestically.”
The author worked anthromorphism into the story of the tiger by making the different scenes of the tiger emotionally attachable. While you are reading the situations the tiger is being placed into you start to think is the tiger going to survive? How is it continuing to survive? I couldn't imagine. How can an animal go through all of that before going insane? While asking those questions, you eventually start personifying the tiger as if it were almost human. It serves the author of a satisfying chapter. The author knows that it will lead to sparked intrests of those who read it. Even if those people haven't enjoyed the book so far.
The tiger's story is parallel to Pi's story by survival. At first neither could really catch food, than later they become better hunters; wandering aimlessly; etc. They're different on the aspect of where they are. One is out in the ocean, and the other is wandering around pastures and villages.
Galina is probably bothered by outsiders because they don't like change. Usually people who have had the same people, routine, and lifestyle their entire life do not appreciate the thought of something coming into such a sucluded life.
Perhaps the girl was unhappy with Luka. Maybe she enticed the tiger to come closer so that one day she could have him be out there so the tiger would attack him. Personally, I would lure it in a trap. That way I would know for a fact that once I get ahold of an agency to properly tend to the tigers needs it wouldn't be around anymore.
A bey is a provincial governor in the Ottoman Empire. Formally a title of respect for Turkish dignitaries. Also, formerly the title of the native ruler of Tunis or Tunisia.
They probably made up the story because they were so scarred to see that the blacksmith had blown his brains out. If families were to retell the story to the younger generations, people might start throwing reasons to why he did it. It also might have at that time given a bad reputation to this family name.
Anthromorphism is used to help the reader gain a better understanding of what the tiger is going through. It helps emphasize the point that the tiger is just trying to survive. I thought the tiger's story paralleled with Pi's story in the fact that the tigers from both novels escaped dire situations.
I also agree that "...if you are making your journey in a hurry, you are making it poorly" is an excellent quote. It's very true. Most people only appreciate the destination. The journey is the best part of any trip, the destination only means that the journey is over.
I honestly have no idea why someone would want to be close to a tiger. Yes, they are incredible creatures, but they're still animals and don't posses the same kind of self control that humans do. That's what makes them dangerous. Tigers are beautiful, but i wouldn't want one near me.
Anthromorphism is used to help the reader gain an understanding of what the tiger is going through. It emphasizes the point of the tiger just trying to survive. The story of Pi and this story are parallel because both tigers escape threatening situations.
A bey is a provincial governor in the Ottoman Empire.It was formally a title of respect for Turkish dignitaries.
Maybe I'm the only one but I would love to be near a tiger. They're such amazing creatures and I would love to have the opportunity to be close to one. I wouldn't want to be sitting there dangling meat in their face but I would like to be able to pet one and be up close to it.
I agree that quote is both inspiring and very smart. Taking life too fast will hurt you greatly. I feel that the only reason you would want to entice a tiger closer to you would be if you want to train it or if you just want to act like a crazy person. Bey is a title which is given to a leader of a small tribal group.
Unlike Pi’s tiger, this tiger is given many more human qualities. In “Life of Pi,” the narrator repeatedly emphasizes the point that RICHARD PARKER IS AN ANIMAL, so much that it becomes redundant. Under no circumstances does Pi want the reader to become overly sympathetic to his tiger, and repeatedly tries to show just how dangerous this tiger is. Ironically enough, the tiger turns out to not be a tiger at all, but rather a human desperately trying to survive. In “The Tiger’s Wife,” the emphasis is placed more on the human qualities of the tiger and intentionally evokes the reader’s sympathy. The disposition of the villagers as being terrified of the tiger are presented as irrational and stupid to the reader, when this is really much wiser than the positive connotation given to luring in the tiger with meat like a kitten. Even the title suggests the tiger has human qualities, as animal’s mates usually aren’t referred to as “wives.” So far, the tiger hasn’t morphed into a human; it may be safe to assume that the irony continues into this story, and the tiger is truly an animal.
This tiger is similar to the one in Pi's story because they were both raised in captivity. They both were domesticated as much as a wild animal could be. They are different because the one in this story was born in captivity and that was all it knew. Richard Parker was raised by its mother and was taught how to hunt.
The People in Galina are bothered by outsiders because they simply don't get many. In a town not mentioned on a map, it is not hard to believe.
The tigers story, and the tiger from, "the life of pi" are very similar. Both tigers are put through strenuous situations they never had to go through before. Both tigers are also in a brand new surrounding and, both are very docile. The tigers are also similar because they have a human looking after them. Pi for Richard Parker, and the Tigers wife for the tiger.
Everyone in Galina is bothered by outsiders because, they aren’t very trust worthy. They are very suspicious of everyone stranger, maybe from the past war. In the book there is obvious problems between the bordering areas.
Someone who entices a tiger closer to their village has an idea. I think the tigers wife knows that the tiger wont hurt her. She might have a special connection with the tiger. She could just possibly want to see the tiger, but to keep the tiger in her barn is completely different then just wanting to see it.
The two stories about the tiger hunt are fabricated to make the black smith’s death a brave one, and put the village to rest. The black smith killed himself because he believed the tiger was going to kill him, when I believe the tiger was just walking towards him. The men just wanted to give him a brave death, instead of how he truly died. They lied about killing the tiger to hopefully have the village stop worrying about the tiger.
The author uses anthromorphism to help the reader sympathize for the tiger, to help understand what it was going through. Most wild animals are portrayed as the bad guys; Obreht wanted to help the reader see that this wasn’t the case and that the tiger was no different than a human lost in the wild all on their own.
The tigers in both stories came from a zoo and were now stranded in unfamiliar territory, simply trying to survive. However, in Life of Pi, the tiger didn’t have to fend for itself really; Pi did all that for him. The tiger in The Tiger’s Wife was completely alone and had to get everything for itself.
Galina is a very small village that is not used to visitors. Everybody literally knows everybody; you grow up with the exact same people your whole entire life. Humans tend to grow uneasy when exposed to such unfamiliar things.
The villagers didn’t even know what a tiger was; they had never heard of such an animal before. The only reference they had was a fictional story produced by a child. They were curious and wanted to learn more about this strange life form. They were unaware of its claws and teeth and overbearing strength driven by starvation, desperation, and the instincts of a predator.
Bey is a title of leadership in small tribes or groups. Today, it is used more like the way we use ‘mister’.
The other men made up the alternate story to make both themselves and the blacksmith look better. They watched, with no inclination of assistance, the blacksmith kill himself and then get torn apart by the tiger. They also wanted everyone to have a fond memory of the blacksmith; they wanted the village to remember him as a brave man that died while trying to protect his people, not a coward that killed himself.
Anthromorphism is used in the story of the tiger to help the reader get a better understanding of the tiger. The author is trying to point out that the tiger is not a beast, but a animal just trying to survive like anyone else would.
Pi's story and this story are similar, pertaining to the tigers, in that fact that both animals, although percieved as monstorous, are gentile and just trying to survive. As well, both tigers are dependant of others for food. Richard Parker was dependant on Pi and in this novel the tiger is dependant on the Tiger's wife.
Galina is so bothered by outsiders because they are not used to having anything different than what they already know. They grew up there with the same people and the same routines and they do not like the idea of change or someone coming into the village and creating havoc.
I do not like the idea of a tiger being anywhere near me unless it is behind steal bars. I would be terrified to have a loose tiger in my presence. Although this is my opinion, some people may feel otherwise. I think the tiger's wife was curious about the tiger and wanted to show it some compassion, compassion that she never got from her village. The tiger's wife, in my opinion, just wanted to show the tiger that he had a friend and not everyone was like the rest of her village and wanting to kill him.
A bey is a governer of a district or province in the Ottoman Empire.
The survivors made up another story to tell the town to make the blacksmith look like a hero. The men did not want the town thinking the blacksmith was a coward and killed himself so they made up the other story to make him look brave and to make him out to be a hero.
Anthromorphism is used to create an emotional connection between the reader and the tiger. It gives insight into how the tiger is feeling, and causes one to feel sorry for him. It also shows that the tiger isn't simply a beast out to destroy human kind, but is trying to live as normally as possible.
In both this story and Life of Pi, the tigers are trying to survive the best way they know how to. The tiger in the Tiger's Wife is constantly being attracted to humans due to his "domesticated" life, and Richard Parker from Life of Pi lets his instincts take over as he is dominated by Pi.
The people of Galina are wary of outsiders because of past experiences with them. Their city was bombed and destroyed by outsiders, and now a tiger has wandered towards them. Most of the townspeople's encounters with outsiders have been negative ones and has shaped the way that they perceive outsiders.
A bey is a tribal leader and has Turkish roots often being used for Turkish and Persian leaders. It has the general meaning of lord. Now it's used as a social title similar to Mr.
I think the other hunters made up the story to spare the blacksmith. It was clear that he was nervous and really had no idea what he was doing with the gun. But because of the social pressure of owning the gun, he still went out to face the tiger.
Anthromorphism helps the reader connect with the characters in the story. It helps us see that the tiger is just trying to live.
I agree 100 percent with the quote about the journey. "It's not just about the destination but journey along the way" is another that I've heard quote that has the same meaning. You have to enjoy and learn from the things along the way or else getting to the destination was a waste.
Part of me, like the janitor, would want to get close to the tiger to show off and be able to say that I've pet a tiger, but then I think a smarter part of me would realize that it's dangerous and stop me.
The similarities between the tigers in the two stories are that they were both raised in captivity even though in Life of Pi, the tiger started off living with his mother and in The Tiger's Wife, he was always in captivity. Also, in Life of Pi, the tiger was taught to hunt by its mother and in The Tiger's Wife he had to learn on his own.
Anthromorphism is used to help the reader relate to the tigers circumstances. Both of the tigers were from zoos and were suddenly thrust from their life of comfort and predictablity into an unfamiliar enviorment. The Tiger in The Tiger Wife seems to be adjusting well to his surroundings and his natural predatory insticts seem to be kicking in, whereas Richard Parker was completely dependent on Pi to provide for him.
Galina is a town where everyone knows everyone and the same families have been living for generations.
Galina seems to be is a town abundant with legends and story telling. Galinas townspeople seem like they love to over exaggerate, and the first story was pretty aniclimactic
I feel as if anthromorphism is used to make us feel bad for the tiger.
In "Life of Pi" and this book, both tigers struggled to survive! Both has to learn to adjust and make do with what was around.
The Tiger in Life of Pi, didn't have anywhere to go. He was completely stuck and stranded at sea while this tiger isn't in quite the same sisuation. This one can at least walk!
Some people (many people) are creatures of habit. I myself can accept change if it comes to me at the right time, but most often it bothers me deeply. The people in Galina are so bothered by outsiders because they don't like change since they found a set way to do things and it works for them. As humans, when we find something that works for us, we don't like to change it.
Bey is the governer of the Ottoman Empire!
I think someone would want to entice a tiger with meat and bring it continually closer because of the tiger's beauty and majesty. Because people find difficult situations and challenges more rewarding than easy ones. It is like trying to domesticate wild animals as house pets. If it was me enticing the tiger, I probably wouldn't want to lead it away either. I would want to get it to come closer just to see if I could do it. I feel that it would be a fun little adventure to go on, even if it is a little stupid.
The tiger's story and Pi's story is very similar for a couple of reasons. For one, both tigers are very much out of their element. They aren't used to to their surroundings and aren't quite sure how to react or survive really. They both have people who somewhat take care of them. Pi takes care of Richard Parker, while the Tiger's Wife takes care of the tiger in this novel. The two tigers are different because the tiger in this novel is still living out in the wild and is viewed as a major threat to the city and needs to die. Richard Parker in the Life of Pi, is living on a life boat, and even though he is viewed as a threat to Pi, he is also needed to be alive to help Pi survive also.
Everyone in Galina is so bothered by outsiders because they bring the unknown to the town. Everyone in that town are so used to doing their own thing, that when something different comes, nobody knows how to react.
I think the survivors changed the story of the hunt of the tiger, so it seems that the black smith died with honor and showed courage. They also wanted to just let the town feel peace thinking that the tiger is gone.
The author uses anthropomorphism to incite emotions of sadness that will make the reader become attached to certain characters. By describing the tiger with humanlike behaviors, it makes us feel like the tiger has feeling and thoughts similar to our own, which makes readers feel really bad for him being trapped in the cage when the bombs went off.
The tiger’s situation parallels that of Richard Parker’s because both of them are put in dangerous and unprecedented circumstances and are confined to small spaces. They also both survived which is normally pretty unexpected.
I think the survivors of the attempt at hunting the tiger made up a different story to tell the town so that the townspeople wouldn’t be scared and the hunters would look less cowardly. If they had told the real story, not only would the townspeople be terrified, but they would also be mad at the hunters for not exhibiting more bravery.
Anthropomorphism is used in the story of the tiger to show us what the tiger goes through. It helps us understand the tiger's hardships and that it is fighting to survive. After reading that you really can't help but feel sorry for the tiger, and closer to the grandfather. I think that is what Obreht was aiming for.
The tiger in this novel and the tiger in The Life of Pi are similar because they are both stuck in horrible situations where they have to fight for survival, but have human help. A difference between them is that they are in different surroundings. Richard Parker is stuck on a lifeboat in the middle of the ocean, and this tiger scavenges about villages.
I think everyone in Galina is bothered by outsiders because they are uncommon and seen as a source of danger. I think this negative attitude is brought on by the war, and they are stuck in that mindset.
Anthropomorphism is used in the novel to show the tiger's feelings and create a connection between the reader and the tiger. It makes the reader understand the lion a little more. It creates a sense of empathy from the reader. Both the tiger from this story and Pi's story went through difficult experiences. They both struggle just to survive. They also are very dependent on humans for that survival.
I would never want to try to entice a tiger. I would definitely use the meat to lure the tiger farther away from me. The thought of tring to get a tiger to come closer to me is crazy. It would be so easy for a tiger to hurt someone, and if I were to lure it, I would be endangering others around me as well.
Pi's story is similar to this tiger's story because both deal with zoos, both are thrown into situations that they have never dealt with, and both adapt and survive. However, while this tiger must learn how to survive on its own, Richard Parker has Pi to take care of him.
Galina is probably bothered by outsiders because their village is so small. I mean, there can't be more than thirty people in the village. Everyone knows everyone and they're all in each other's business. Outsiders are strangers and cannot be trusted.
The girl is deaf and mute. There is a possibility that she's curious and wants to get to know this creature that has the villagers panicking. I mean, personally I think it'd be cool to be friends with a tiger. However, I wouldn't exactly want to hand feed it.
A bey was a leader in the Ottoman Empire.
Suicide is not looked at highly by most societies. It could be considered dishonorable by this one, too. They probably lied to bring comfort to the family.
Anthromorphism is used to show the reader how the tiger thinks and feels so that we feel sorry for him.
Both tigers from these novels have struggled greatly to survive. Both of the animals depended on human help to live.
The people in Galina are probably bothered by outsiders because of the mindset they are in because of the war. They are scared and don't want any new danger.
I wouldn't want to entice a tiger to come anywhere near me. I'd rather find a way to lure away from me and all others around me.
Anthropomorphism is used in the story to show the reader what the tiger is going through. It shows how the tiger has to go through all these hardships just to survive. The Anthropomorphism was used to make the reader feel bad for the Tiger.
Some similarities between both books are that in both the books the Tigers are just trying to survive. Another thing is that both the Tigers aren’t really aggressive. Richard Parker never really tried to attack Pi and the other tiger never attacked anyone until he was attacked. Also both the Tiger and Richard Parker were not form the wild. Richard Parker and the Tiger were both raised by humans. One difference though is that Richard Parker was out on sea while the Tiger was on land.
I think the survivors manufactured the story because they didn’t want the villagers to think badly about them. They wanted the blacksmith to die like a hero, not a coward. They didn’t want the villagers to know how he really died.
Anthromorphism is used in the story of the tiger so that those who don't see a tiger as a majestic creature and more of a violent savage can relate to it on a human level and create a level of empathy for the tiger.
Richard Parker and this tiger are similar in the fact that they both went through extreme adversity however for most of Life of Pi Richard Parker is a symbol of fear and danger while the reader is meant to feel empathy for this tiger.
Galina is a small village and has a long established order outsiders disturb this delicate and established order thus Galina's residents would easily be perturbed by any change, including outsiders.
The only thing I could think of that would possess someone to attract a tiger to them is an attempt to gain the tiger's trust, respect and show others it is no threat. I would always attempt to keep a tiger away from me rather than too me.
A bey is essentially a leader/chieftain of a small village originally used for an Ottoman leader.
Anthropomorphism is used by Obreht to help the reader relate to the tiger's struggles. The tiger is similar to Richard Parker in the Life of Pi, because both tigers have experienced very difficult and misfortunate circumstances. The people of Galina are bothered by outsiders because they are used to doing things their way and don't necessarily like change. I personally would want the tiger as far away from me as possible, but some people might be interested in finding out more about the tiger by bringing it closer. A bey is a governor of a district or province. The survivors most likely made up the story for the town because they wanted to not be looked at like cowards and they also wanted the people to look at the blacksmith with respect, as if he died a hero.
The purpose of using anthropomorphism is to help the read empathize with the tiger, and portray the tiger's struggle to stay alive.
This tiger's story is similar to the one in Pi's in that they both had to endure situations that should have killed them. The difference though is that at least Richard Parker had Pi to help him stay alive.
I think everyone in Galina is so bothered by outsiders because the people there have such deep roots there and are very, very set in their ways. Their basically born into their careers and nothing ever changes. An outsider doesn't know the order and could upset that routine.
I'm not sure why someone would want to lure a tiger closer to him/her. I, like most others, would want to lure it away from me.
A bey is a governor of a state or province in the Ottoman Empire.
I think the men who went after the tiger fabricated the story because they wanted to spare the man who didn't come through, and to give the town a sense of security.
Anthromorphism is used in this chapter to help us understand the tiger more and view the tiger more as a animal rather than a monster. Both of the tigers in the books are feared but really are just trying to survive on food given to them by others. Galina i imagine as a small town and when outsiders come into a small town they are not easily accepted by the others because in a small town everything stays the same and the outsiders make it differnt. yeah i dont know about the whole bringing the tiger closer to me thing it just doesnt seem like a smart idea to me.
An anthropomorphism was used in chapter 4 to allow the readers to understand the troubles that the tiger had to go threw. Both the Tiger in Life of Pi and the Tigers Wife both had to live threw very hard times and the just tried to survive. Richard Parker survived a sinking ship and this tiger survived a bombing.
The people in Galina are bothered by outsiders because they hardly have any visitors.
Anthropomorphism is used to give the reader a look into what the tiger is going through and thinking. Most people see Tigers as vicious, deadly creatures and this is forcing those people to have sympathy and understanding towards the tiger.
Richard Parker from Life of Pi and the tiger from this story are similar because they were both raised in captivity and both had to go through a tough event. As well as having a human care taker, Richard parkers being Pi and this tigers being The tigers wife. The difference is that Richard Parker was at sea and really had no choice other than to ally with Pi, and this stories Tiger could travel anywhere and did not have to associate with the tigers wife.
I guess someone would want to entice a tiger to bring is closer to them if they were stupid, or truly believed they could handle the tiger in a positive manner, be it to kill the tiger or to befriend the tiger. I personally would never try to get a tiger to come to me. I know my physical capabilities and fending off a tiger if it decides to attack is not one of them. I value my life more than I value being close to a tiger. I would choose to see he wild tiger from a safe location instead.
A bey is a leader of some sort of small tribe.
Anthromorphism is used in the story to show what the tiger goes through day in and day out. The purpose is to make it so the tiger doesn't look like the typical evil cat. It shows that the tiger is friendly and sympathetic toward other living things.
The tiger's story is similar to that of Pi's story because both tigers lived in a zoo and then became free. They both struggled in their new niches but found a way to survive for a period of time. The two tigers are different because in The Life of Pi, Richard Parker is laid back and sits there all day while Pi gives him food. While this tiger is given food but is also on the prowl for new animals to hunt.
Everyone in Galina is so bothered by outsiders because they like their own little sheltered life and they do not want anyone to intrude on it. They are not a town that is used to change and they dislike new people with new ways of life.
Enticing a tiger with meat to bring you closer to them is actually a good tactic. This way the tiger learns to trust and respect you and it would eventually lead you to catching it quicker. Honestly, if I was luring a tiger I would entice it with meats and treats so then I could mentally trick him and that way it would make it physically easy to capture it.
I think they made up this story because they wanted to keep the story about this great gun known. Even though the gun wasn't actually all that great, the gun was sacred and special to the town and the men did not want to ruin that.
The anthropomorphism used in this chapter allows the author to narrate the Tiger's story from inside the Tiger's head. Since a human being cannot have any clue exactly how the thought process of a tiger works, this anthropomorphism gives the narrator a "middle ground" of sorts for story-telling.
The Tiger and Richard Parker are both in extremely unfamiliar settings, they both lived their lives in zoos, and they both find themselves simply trying to survive among the death and destruction around them. One small way the two tigers are different are their attitudes towards their situations. It's quite obvious that Richard Parker knows the extant of his peril, and feels the same fear that everyone else around him feels. The Tiger, however, is tasting freedom for the first time, and he goes about it in a leisurely way. He sees families being torn apart and smells one hundred different things, but he's simply taking it all in. There is no way he can empathize with those around him.
Sometimes people are lonely, and other times people are curious and fascinated. In the case of the Tiger's Wife, I think it's both. The girl who brings food to the Tiger is alone in her world, and the only person she can empathize with is someone/thing who knows nothing of contact with others. Just like the Tiger, her wants and opinions are muted to the village.
A bey is a leader of a small tribe.
I think the story that was made up was fabricated for two reasons. One reason being that they simply didn't want to shame themselves for being so cowardly, and the second being a preservation of sorts of the blacksmith's image. He was their friend and they did him the respect of making his death sound heroic, rather than idiotic.
Anthropomorphism is used to show the story from the tiger’s point of view. It shows what the tiger is going through. It shows that the tiger is just trying to survive.
Both tigers have had hard experiences that they have had to go through. Both tigers had to find a way to survive in places that they were not used to. Dominance was a big thing in Pi’s story. The tiger was dominant for most of Pi’s story, while in The Tiger’s Wife, the humans are dominant.
Everyone is Galina is so bothered by outsiders because they don’t know what to what the strangers are bringing, they don’t know if the outsiders are dangerous, or if they can trust them. Most of the people’s contact with outsiders had bad affects.
Never would I want to bring a tiger close to me. I would try to keep it as far away from me as possible. I guess some people would want to bring the tiger close to them just for the danger effect. It makes no sense to me while someone would want to do that though.
A bey is the governor of a district in the Ottoman Empire.
Anthromorphism I believe is used in the story to help the reader understand and relate to the tigers situation. In both books each tiger was raised in captivity and then out of nowhere put into the wild to fiend for their selves. In the case of Richard Parker in Life of Pi, he completely relies on Pi to survive where as the tiger in The Tiger’s Wife is living on its own just fine.
I think Galina is so bothered by outsiders because it is not use to them. The town is a town where everyone knows each other and is used to each other and the families that live there have always lived there and there is never really any change.
I believe the survivors in the story changed the story to make themselves and the blacksmith that died look brave and make what they did look amazing. I think they wanted everyone in the town praise and honor them and the survivors wanted to feel important and not like cowards.
Anthromorphism is used to go into the tigers mind. To help the reader understand what the tiger is going through and that he is just trying to survive. In Life of Pi Richard Parker depends on Pi to survive while this tiger take cares of himself. Galina is so afraid of outsiders because its a secluded town, and like any town like that outsiders are bad, and are not welcomed.
Anthropomorphizing the tiger allows the reader to make a connection with it. We feel sorry for it rather that feeling distant or disconnected with it's struggles.
It's not surprising that Galina is bothered by outsiders. It's very much out of the way and they don't get many outsiders. They've had to depend on each other for a long time and they've become very tight-nit. They've proved their own self-sufficiency and independence. Any outsiders are simply unwanted disturbances.
Sometimes a lie simply sounds better than the truth. Why speak of cowardly destruction rather than of defiant defeat. The story the survivors made up would give more comfort to the village and would honor the blacksmith's memory more than the true story would. Also, I think the survivors needed the fantasy to prevent them from coping with reality.
This tiger's story is parallel to that of Pi's story because both tigers are from a zoo and rely on a human's care to survive. Like all tigers that have ever lived on planet Earth, this one can be vicious and dangerous, but it tends to keep to itself.
"Bey" is the title of the chief of a small tribe in the Ottoman/Turkish empire.
Like many stories, the story of the survivors was fabricated to please the people to whom the story was being told. The survivors wanted to seem brave and not cowardly. Many stories from history are changed to please the ears of (mainly younger) students. I used to think that Christopher Columbus was a kind man, because that is how he was portrayed to me in elementary school. It wasn't until I was in high school when I learned that he was responsible for the deaths of countless Native Americans.
Anthropomorphism is used to let the readers relate to the tiger. This tigers story is like Richard Parkers story because they are both out of place. The two tigers are different because Richard Parker was dependent where as this tiger is more independent. Everyone in Galina is bothered by the outsiders because they do not trust them. I dont know why people would want to bring a tiger closer to them. I cannot think of one reason. If it was me i would be throwing the meat far away from me. Bey is a leader of a small tribe. The other men made up the story to try and make them look good.
The people in Galina are bothered by outsiders, because they aren’t necessary. They probably think they will only cause trouble. Galina is not a tourist town- Heck, It’s not even on the map! There’s nothing that should provoke people to visit Galina. The people who are there obviously like their small town and privacy. They’re even possibly hiding out from the troubles of the past war.
The survivors of the tiger hunt made up a story that they told to the town, because they wanted the blacksmith to look heroic, and not like a fool who actually died of something moronic. Another reason the survivors made up the story, is so that they didn’t seem like cowards for not bringing his body back or providing the blacksmith with a proper burial. Thus avoiding shame and dishonor to be seen as people their town could take pride in and be honorable.
The tiger's in both stories have many similarities and differences. They both suffered from a tragedy that led them to the journey that they face. Although in one story the tiger has a boy to rely on and the boy relies on the tiger as well. In the other story the tiger is in its own. The reason why someone would entice a tiger with meat would be to gain its trust. The more the tiger sees that you are trying to help and aren't a threat, the more it will trust you. A bey is a name for a cheiftan in the Turkish empire.
Téa uses anthromorphism to include the readers on what the tiger is feeling. Both tigers are ecapees from captivity.The difference is how independent or dependent both tiger are. RIchard Parker was very dependent on Pi whereas this tiger is much more independent.
The tiger in this story and Richard Parker in Life of Pi both had struggles. they were both held in captivity and both had hardships and survival to go through.
I think that the quote is very true. You shouldn't worry only about the destination. Half of the feeling of accomplishment comes from realizing what a great journey you went through to get to the destination. You can't understand that if you did not take time to appreciate the journey.
Personally, I think that someone would have to be a) really crazy or b) incredibly interested to entice a tiger. They are beautiful animals but I don't think I would want to see one that close.
Anthropomorphism is put to work in the story of the tiger to show what the tiger is going through and how he is dealing with his situation. The purpose is so people can better understand how the tiger feels. This tiger’s story is parallel to that of Pi’s story because they have both gone through hardships and they are learning how to deal with it. This tiger is more vicious than Pi’s tiger because he does not have someone to fight for rivalry with and he can roam wherever and whenever he pleases. People in Galina are so bothered by outsiders because they are not used to them and they feel outsiders upset the balance of their daily lives. I would want to lure a tiger closer to me, only if I had a way of capturing it. I think they made up the story they told to the town to make themselves look better and seem like heroes.
Anthromorphism is used to show what is happening through the tiger's point of view. The readers can see that this is the just the tiger's form of survival, and its way of nature. That being said, I would never try to get a tiger to come closer to me. It just sounds like suicide.
Richard Parker and this tiger are similar as to how they both came from zoos and escaped some near- fatal situations. They are different because Richard Parker had Pi to depend on for survival, whereas this tiger could only depend on itself.
The people of Galina are probably bothered by outsiders because they aren't use to outsiders. Galina people are just very use to their ways and have very set ideas.
Anthromorphism was used to let use see what led up to the grandfather finding the tiger.
The people of Galina are bothered by outsiders because they are a small unmeaningful village. One that never sees anything besides 1 or 2 visitors a year.
I would definitely try to get closer to the tier, i mean who doesn't want to pet one?!
Anthromorphism is used to help the reader understand what the tiger is feeling and bring them clsoer. In both stories the tigers are trying to survive out of their normal places and in very strange ones.
The people of Galina are not use to outsiders coming in so when they do it is something they are not use to and it makes them uncomfortable just like new things in everyones life.
I think the story was changed by the survivors to make themselves sound better or maybe they just couldnt help but over exaggerate and it got taken too far after a while. Also depending on who they are telling the story to they could change it.
Everybody in Galina is bothered by outsiders because they are not used to anything out-of-the-ordinary. Outsiders could bring danger to the village. I believe the unfriendliness against outsiders is a result of tensions caused by the war. and a bey is a tribal boy leader
The anthromorphism is used to get to know the tiger and what it's thinking. This tiger and Richard Parker are very similar because they are trying to survive and they need a human's help to do it.
Everyone in Galina is bothered by outsiders because it is a small town and outsiders are strange and it is hard to trust someone that you don't know, especially with a war going on.
Anthromorphism is the way of showing the tigers point of view. The tiger is really just trying to survive and nothing else. He isn't a savage just a beauty of nature.
The tiger in Pi's story and the tiger in this story are similar but also very different. They are both just trying to survive. Thats all tigers are ever concerned about. Survival is key. The tiger in The life of Pi, in contrast to this tiger, doesn't rely on instinct as the tiger in this book does. The tiger in The life of pi allowed pi to give him food where this tiger is in complete instinct mode.
I believe the author used anthropomorphism to tell the story of the tiger in a more interesting way. If the story were told with actual tiger thoughts, the reader would not see the long journey of the tiger as heartfelt as he or she does when it was told with more complex thoughts and feelings.
The tigers in Life of Pi and The Tigers Wife are similar because they both had to face challenges in unfamiliar environments. Also, both tigers started out in a zoo and were still fed by a human in the unfamiliar environments. One difference is that Pi had to train Richard Parker before he even thought of going near him, while the deaf mute simply put the meat closer and closer to the smokehouse every night until she fed the tiger by hand.
I believe that the men on the tiger hunt made up the story that they told the town because they were so shocked that the gun misfired. They felt it would be easier for the town to believe that the tiger had killed the blacksmith itself since the town was already afraid of the tiger.
I think they mean that the journey is just as important as the destination. The new, foreign things that you see and the way you either learn about your travelling buddies or yourself. It shouldn't be rushed, because you should allow yourself time to take in your surroundings and savor the moment. Unless you're on the highway for hours, with nothing to do but sleep. Staring at other cars and trees and the road isn't all that interesting.
The men changed the story because, obviously, no one wants to be the coward who ran away. In a small village like theirs, everyone would remember how they left their friend to the tiger, and most likely hold it against them. Despite ditching the blacksmith without even giving him an improper burial, they must've wanted to honor his memory and make him out to be some kind of hero. I bet it was as much out of guilt as it was of friendship.
The people of galina are scared by outsiders because they dot know anything about them. The unknown is scary especially when it is people! Also they are in the middle of a war. And people are like a box of chocolates, ya never know whatchya gonna get. Both tigers have been in near death experiences and have overcome that. The author uses anthropomism to help us relate to the feelings an emotions of the tiger
The tiger is a very dangerous animal that is around humans. Both are somehow involved with imagination (Pi's can be thought of as a way to cope and the villagers believe it is the devil).
On that quote, there are actually many countries where people are very sluggish compared to Americans. My brother spent his honeymoon in Africa and he said that people will often arrive hours late and unprepared to begin. Our punctuality is a result of our education, which is aimed to prepare us for being a productive member of an industrialized society.
The manufactured story seems far more appropriate to tell, as it is what the blacksmith will be known for. The truth would forever make his memory a joke. He would be someone that is laughed at instead of remembered properly.
Anthromorphism is used in the story so the reader is sympathetic towards the tiger. After all, even though the tiger is dangerous, it is stuck in a losing battle due to the fact that it is extremely outnumbered.
Pi's story is similar to this one because both characters have to face an unlikely, dangerous situation. Both stories include a tiger that had escaped and put a life in danger. However, Richard Parker was not as dangerous because he could not hurt multiple people.
I love the quote "...if you are making your journey in a hurry, you are making it poorly." It is a big eye-opener considering the fact that countless people rush through their lives without appreciating what is right in front of them. It definitely makes me want to slow down and enjoy the present instead of only worrying about the future.
a bey is a title for a govenor in the ottoman empire.
The people in Galina are paranoid of strangers becasue in small towns strangers are not often seen. It's also during a war time.
They told the manufactured story to the people in the town to make the survivors more important looking. It also made the blacksmith's death more heroic.
it shows that the Tiger is only dangerous because it's in such an unfamiliar climate and scared. I probably wouldn't be to friendly either if a bunch of weird alien hostiles captured me either.
Agreed! That is an excellent quote! Because all good things only come with time, after all.
Maybe that person just has a death wish..
A bey is a govenor in the ottoman empire.
The city of Galina is scared of strangers becasue strangers are not often seen.t's also during war.
They told the story to the people to make the survivors more important.
Bey is a leader. People who rush through life always trying to get somewhere miss out on the small things that life can grant. I think that many people forget to stop and enjoy the day to day gifts that life bring. I think he is enticing the tiger so he can become in great terms with it.
The author uses anthromorphism so the reader can realize that the tiger is only trying to survive. This helps the readers to relate to the tiger and also the grandfather’s nervousness when the tiger is to be killed.This tiger and Richard Parker relate because they are both captive tigers. But also they both rely on humans to survive. Galina citizens are annoyed by outsiders because they are only used to their town. But also, outsiders bring the constant threat of danger. A bey is the governor of a province in the Ottoman Empire.
The people in the town are bothered by outsiders because the last outsider to come was the Tiger’s Wife, and she wasn’t exactly a great asset. The people in that town have a certain way of doing things, and they do not want that challenged or another situation like the Tiger’s Wife.
The Tiger’s Wife brings the tiger closer to her because there is that connection between animals and humans. Like with the dog drawings the orphans drew, it brings a sense of calmness. She has an abusive husband and was forced into this marriage and taken from the home she loved, which would be hard for anyone not to mention someone with her disability. This tiger is her only escape because it is the only being not corrupt like humans. It is not like it is a wild animal either, it was once in a zoo so you could say it is half domesticated. And in another chapter the tiger says it does miss the human interaction. The Tiger’s Wife and the tiger have a strong connection and they need each other to survive.
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