What Does The Island Symbolize In Life Of Pi

The importance of symbolism is significant throughout the novel, Life of Pi written by Yann Martel. There are several representative symbolistic scenes’ throughout the character Pi’s journey while stranded in the middle of the Pacific. Some symbolic features in this novel include elements relating to religion and faith, life and death, and moving forward. Some readers may think there is only one major event which would conclude as the climax in this novel. That being, the sinking of the ship Tsimtsum. Yet, reading closely the book seems to have more then one major climax adding to the multiple themes of the novel. The botanical island Pi comes across in the novel represents one of the main climaxes because of its symbolism for the value of life and faith and the significance of moving forward as a character. Landing on the island, it symbolises as a glimmer of hope for

The island is significant in many ways. One of which being that just because there is something which may be seemingly swell, it does not mean there is more good to come. The island is shown as an allusion to the reader, making one think Pi is saved. Yet in the book’s reality the island isn’t all what it turns out to be, but shortly after Pi is saved. This seems to be a reoccurring theme in Life of Pi. This connects to Pi’s character by showing the significance of Pi’s life. Before arriving on the island Pi does not have any hope for his own life, he had given up. So close to death Pi was finally saved, “the rest of this story is nothing but grief, ache, and endurance” (314), Pi explained. Without the discovery of that island, Pi wouldn’t have had the strength to make it to Mexico. Even though the island may have not turned out as amazing as Pi thought, it restored Pi’s faith and as well as faith in his own life. Showing that his faith is a good thing, and his faith helped him toward his survival which was even