Relationships between humans can already be extremely complicated, therefore when it comes to a relationship between humans and animals can be so different. Pi and Richard Parker’s relationship had its ups and downs but throughout the text there was prominent love and compassion for each other from each other. Pi and Richard Parker only had each other’s company on that raft for about 227 days and if they had to survive it could only be done by both of them co-operating and understanding each other. “I had to tame him. It was at that moment that I realized this necessity. It was not a question of him or me, but of him and me. Most likely the worst would happen: the simple passage of time, in which his animal toughness would easily outlast my frailty” This quote shows how Pi was forced to train Richard Parker as it was a crucial for survival. Thq quote includes the themes Survival, Suffering and Mortality. Pi’s tone is fearful but with a lot of knowledge and understanding. The reader can understand from this quote that how Pi managed to survive on …show more content…
In this quote, Pi expresses his love for Richard Parker and gives Richard Parker confidence that they will reach the shore and go back home. '' 'I love you!' The words burst out pure and unfettered, infinite. The feeling flooded my chest. ‘ I love you, Richard Parker...Don't give up, Richard Parker, don't give up. I'll get you to land, I promise, I promise.' '' The stylistic devices seen in this quote is repetition. This quote also revolves around the themes of Survival and Love and Pi’s tone is benevolent and compassionate. This gives the reader a thought that you might not be of the same species, love is everywhere and when it comes to a view of survival, no matter what both of them wouldn’t have survived if they did not have the support, love and company of each