Yann Martel's Life Of Pi

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The author, Yann Martel, of this book offers descriptive and symbolic passages. He wants us to know the importance of storytelling and the nature of religious beliefs. This is expressed through his book, Life of Pi. A young boy, Piscine Molitor, has a brother, mother, and father. His father, who owns a zoo, teaches Pi and his brother about the dangers of animals through a harsh lesson. In addition to learning about animals, Pi is introduced to three religions, Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity. He learns about these religions through his interactions with different people. While moving to Canada, the boat crashes and Pi is stuck on the boat with a hyena, zebra, and tiger. Later, he is left with the tiger on the boat because the others