Just imagine being stranded on a lifeboat way out in the Pacific Ocean with a

wounded zebra, a hyena, an orangutan, and a 450-pound Bengal tiger. When Pi

Patel’s voyage to Canada goes amok, he is put to the test. Not only must Pi use his

knowledge of animal tending his zookeeper father taught him, but he must also keep

strong with his religious and philosophical wisdom.

Having grown up around animals daily in his father’s zoo, Pi was able to keep

a proper and safe distance from the more dangerous ones. This safe distance is

brought to an end once Pi’s father decides to move to Canada.

Throughout this journey, Pi realizes that to survive he must bond with his

feline acquaintance in order to make it out alive. Pi has the tiger for companionship

and Pi gives the 450-pound beast food. Pi knows that with his expert knowledge and

trust in god, he will survive this quest.