I personally quite enjoyed these chapters, and the way each
little anecdote fits like a puzzle piece in order to form a picture of Pi and
his faith. The first portion of the reading covers how Pi sees a Muslim pray
for the first time, and slowly begins to learn the brotherhood and beauty of
Islam. I found it a confusing chapter to read when Pi’s parents are approached
by the three holy men, who all wish to talk to his parents about his faith.
There were many references to the difference between the religions, and Pi’s
answer of wanting to love god was so very perfect and mature. This is one of
the moments which decide whether or not you love a character. Oftentimes, when
I dislike the main character I wish to discontinue reading since I don’t care
what does or doesn’t happen to them. But these chapters about Pi and how he
sees this beauty in religion and how this mixture of gods can result in a view
of the world which is both pure and flawed. I can’t imagine being chased away
from my own Jewish temple, just because people saw you as unworthy to practice
your religion, as happened with Pi. When Pi asked his parents for a baptism and
a prayer rug, I was reminded of when I asked for a razor. My parents reacted
similarly, with talks between the two of them about whether or not they would
allow it. This really make Pi as a character more human, and his life a little
more average.
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