Life of Pi: Chapters 5-8

What went down:
Chapter 5
Pi explains how he was tormented for his name and was called Pissing. When Pi changes schools, he changes his name to Pi. He explains how he finds refuge in no longer being made fun of, and how other people had some Greek nicknames as well.
Chapter 6
The author tells us more about modern Pi and how Pi is a great cook, and has many packages of food in his pantry.
Chapter 7
Pi tells about his biology Mr. Satish Kumar, who is atheist. A tale of how Mr. Kumar introduced Pi to atheism, and challenges Pi's beliefs really goes with the theme of religion.
Chapter 8
Pi's father teaches Ravi and Pi about how dangerous tigers are, along with the other animals of the zoo by showing how the tiger ruthlessly killed a goat.

My observations:
The theme of religion was repeated often in this section. References are made to the past people in the various religions, and how their situations are similar to that of Pi's. Also, the idea of faith and atheism is explored in chapter seven, with Mr. Kumar. I enjoy this building of Pi's character, it reminds me of how there is a lot of build up in To Kill a Mockingbird, so we care and understand the characters better.