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Saturday, June 30, 2012
Life of Pi: Chapter 30
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The narrator is probably so surprised that Pi is married because Pi never mentioned his wife. The narrator explains, "He is a shy man. Life has taught him not to show off what is most precious to him" (104). I just think that is how Pi is never wants to gloat about what he has.
I think the narrator is surprised that Pi didn't tell him of his wife because while interviewing someone you expect them to be honest and open if they appear to be, and Pi wasn't. By not being open and honest with the reporter it could make Pi's story more unbelievable. The narrator is a reporter of sorts who is interviewing the older Pi about the tragedy that he encounters earlier in his life.
Since I have already read the book in the past I was aware of the narrator. The narrator is suprised at the fact that Pi is married because it is hard to believe that Pi continued on with his life after the painful experience he was put through as a young boy. Although the experience was devestating, Pi still managed to continue on with his future plans for a family. This type of attitude shows the strength Pi portrayed as a young man and now as a respectable adult.
I think he is surprised because his image of Pi was one of solitude and everything having a specific place in the house, certainly conditions that show he would live by himself.
I think the narrator in these sections is so shocked when he found out about Pi's wife because he was completely unaware. He describes Pi to be quiet and shy and more modest about things in his life. It is also probably shocking to the narrator because after someone goes through such a tragedy it is remarkable that they are able to continue on with their life after the fact and not dwell on it.
I am also curious to find out who exactly the narrator is. The reader only gets bits and pieces every so often that its hard to try and figure it out.
I think that the narrator is surprised because Pi usually preferred to be alone and normally existed in seclusion. I did from the very first time I read this mystery mans italicized narrative, who is he, why is he talking about this person. I also feel that he speaks of Pi fondly, but he also has a somewhat concerned tone.
I think the narrator is surprised by Pi's wife because he lives a secluded lifestyle. Pi is described as a shy man who doesnt show off what is most precious to him. The narrator is a writer, I suppose he is the author of Pi's dangerous journey ahead.
The narrator has spent the last few days observing every meticulous detail of Pi's house. Everything is out and in the open, and Pi seems to be a very spiritual man, wholly devoted to his beliefs. He has been giving the narrator his life story, and there, too, the narrator observes and records everything about Pi. The narrator gets to know all about Pi's childhood, his intimate thoughts about his family, and everything else people usually keep inside... and then, one day, Pi casually mentions that he has a family. I think that's what caught the narrator most off-guard.
Narrator is a writer/interviewer of some sorts, either doing a newspaper story, or writing a book (clever...)
I thnk that the narrator is shocked that Pi is married. Pi always seems very modest and keeps to himself but the narrator didn't expect him to be married and not say anything.
I really like when the mystery man says, "Life has taught him not to show off what is most precious to him," referring to Pi. I think it explains why Pi may not have told this man about his wife. Pi is clearly a very conservative, modest person, more so than most others. This may be beacuse he has gone through a good amount of rough patches in life. However, instead of becoming bitter about his misfortunes, he learns from them in order to become a better person. In my opinion, Pi is so shy about his personal life because he does not want to brag about what, or who, he admires most. He does this not because he wants them all to himself, but because he values them too much to risk losing them.
The end.
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