Life of Pi

Structure and Organization

Yann Martel's "Life of Pi" is organized into three sections. The first section, titled "Toronto and Pondicherry," introduces the reader to the story, detailing the life of the main character, Pi Patel, in India and his interest in various religions. The second section, "The Pacific Ocean," is the main part of the work, where Pi survives in the open ocean on a lifeboat with a tiger named Richard Parker. The third and final section, "Benito Juarez," concludes the story, describing Pi's interview with Japanese officials who are trying to ascertain the circumstances of the shipwreck. This structure allows the reader to delve into deep reflections on survival, faith, and the human relationship with nature.