Refined Thesis Template In Yann Martel's Life Of Pi

Blueprint and Refined Thesis Template

INTRODUCTION

Lead: “It's important in life to conclude things properly. Only then can you let go. Otherwise, you are left with words you should have said but never did, and your heart is heavy with remorse.” (316-317)

Refined Thesis Statement: In Yann Martel’s best-selling novel the “Life of Pi”, Pi’s voyage on the lifeboat, helps him find his true identity.

Three Supporting Arguments:

• At a youthful age, Pi experiments three different religions; Islam, Hinduism, and Christianity.

• Stuck on a boat with a dangerous Bengal tiger Richard parker for months, and ended becoming a new person.

• Pi finally established a new identity, because of his search for enlightenment.

BODY PARAGRAPH #1

Topic

It shows how Pi is one step nearer to finding out who he really is. But, Pi still felt like something was lacking. So, he was introduced to Islam. Pi said how Islam is a beautiful religion, and he started praying 5 times a daylight. Which brought him another step of who he truly

He became mature and experienced what it’s like to be an adult, and how the slightest misunderstanding can lead to a lack of success. BODY PARAGRAPH #3:

Topic Sentence: “As an aside, story of sole survivor, Mr. Piscine Molitor Patel, Indian citizen, is an astounding story of courage and endurance in the face of extraordinarily difficult and tragic circumstances. In the experience of this investigator, his story is unparalleled in the history of shipwrecks. Very few castaways can claim to have survived so long at sea as Mr. Patel, and none in the company of an adult Bengal tiger.” After Pi experimented struggle in the sea, and with three religions. Anyone can notice, the journey Pi has gone through to establish his own identity.

Point/Proof: At the end of the book, we finally see Pi as an adult, and how to take all his steps and make him into the man he is today. He is wedded to a beautiful woman with 2 wonderful kids, and a homely house.

Concluding Statement: After, all Pi went through, he as became a changed person. You will no longer witness the old Pi. He has changed forever from his journey.