So here’s my interpretation. Keep in mind that I never
claimed to be the brightest, so this may be completely off. Since the book is
formed around religion and this metaphor that links animals to religion, I’m
assuming the animals that Pi is stuck on the boat with are representative of
different religions. When Pi says that leaving the boat means certain death yet
he asks what the point in staying is, I think the theme of the book is kind of
revealed. It makes you look at your own believes and question whether or not
you would survive on a life boat with them. However, I completely accept that
this may be the most far-fetched, idiotic interpretation ever. It is late.
Also, the description of the poor little zebra’s death, while I’m sure it’s
crucial to the book, is disgusting. I could certainly do without it. Yuck.
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