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Survival In Life Of Pi And Story Of Keesh

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Have you ever wondered how it would feel to survive in an unfamiliar environment? Well, in the two stories, Story of Keesh and Life of Pi have experience in this type of situation. Both stories, show their mental and physical strength. The central idea or theme of Story of Keesh and Life of Pi is survival in extreme environments.

To begin, in the text, Life of Pi, explains the harsh environment. For instance, Pi must find a way to survive in a lifeboat with a tiger. ”I watched the ship as it disappeared with burbling and belching,” and “I had not a drop to drink or a bite to eat or a minute of sleep in three days,” this quote explains what Pi is going through.

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