The novel Life of Pi by Yann Martel considers the importance of storytelling. The novel in itself has multiple levels. The novel begins with a fictional author’s note, so from the very beginning stories are evident. As well Pi tells two versions of his own experience and challenges the listeners to choose the more interesting one . Truth is less important than “the better story” (), because storytelling allows us to understand the world and explain our experiences to others in the best way possible. Pi frequently speaks about the importance of storytelling in our society. Even before his boat sinks, and he finds himself stranded, Pi uses stories as a way to understand how he relates to the world around him. When Pi discovers Christianity