This is the penultimate and perhaps the most essential chapter to understanding Life of Pi. Many people remember it because it provides an alternative, seemingly more ‘truthful’ account of the narrative which has been provided so far. However, the importance of chapter 99 goes far beyond this, and goes to the very heart of what stories and storytelling are about.
Use the following document to guide your reading of and response to Chapter 99. It contains key quotes/passages and a series of questions that you should answer: