Worldviews: Pi -- simply a glimpse from a universe next door

The Life of Pi suggests that despite the many different religions, and indeed different species that exist in the world, all religions and all living creatures are essentially 'one.' Despite the many divisions that exist in society and the differences that exist between individuals' and species' faiths and bodies, one must be respectful and seek to understand these differences, rather than being overly judgmental in one's philosophical orientation and embrace a worldview that is tolerant of difference, yet sees some similarities between all creatures.

The main character of the novel, named Pi Patel is the son of a zookeeper. This may seem like a strange occupation for a man in a book that revolves around religion. However, as with all things in The Life of Pi, even the strangest details are highlighted for a reason. This detail is included...
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