In the novel Life of Pi, Pi Patel becomes involved in several religions. Each religion and its beliefs are fascinating to him. His fascination lead to Pi becoming a regular Christian, Muslim, and Hindu. "At the rate you're going, if you go to the temple on Thursday; mosque on Friday, synagogue on Satuday, and church on Sunday, you only need to convert to three more religions to be on holiday for the rest of your life." (70) Pi hides the fact that he has been practicing all of these religions from his parents, but they learn the truth when they run into the three wise men. "Piscine's piety is admirable. In these troubled times it's good to see a boy so keen on God. We all agree on that. But he can't be a Hindu, a Christian and a Muslim. It's impossible. He must choose." (69) The young boy is upset that he has to chose between the religions, all of which he has come to love. People should be able to practice any religion they wish, and have many beliefs if they chose. If we can have the freedom of religion in America, why can't Pi?
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Exploring Religions
In the novel Life of Pi, Pi Patel becomes involved in several religions. Each religion and its beliefs are fascinating to him. His fascination lead to Pi becoming a regular Christian, Muslim, and Hindu. "At the rate you're going, if you go to the temple on Thursday; mosque on Friday, synagogue on Satuday, and church on Sunday, you only need to convert to three more religions to be on holiday for the rest of your life." (70) Pi hides the fact that he has been practicing all of these religions from his parents, but they learn the truth when they run into the three wise men. "Piscine's piety is admirable. In these troubled times it's good to see a boy so keen on God. We all agree on that. But he can't be a Hindu, a Christian and a Muslim. It's impossible. He must choose." (69) The young boy is upset that he has to chose between the religions, all of which he has come to love. People should be able to practice any religion they wish, and have many beliefs if they chose. If we can have the freedom of religion in America, why can't Pi?
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