“…Hindus, in their capacity for love, are indeed hairless Christians, just as Muslims, in the way they see god in everything, are bearded Hindus, and Christians, in their devotion to God, are hat-wearing Muslims.” (p. 50)
Hinduism
Conduct some brief research into Hinduism:
- Where is it practiced?
- What are the core beliefs?
- What are the core practices?
Read chapter 16 of Life of Pi and consider:
- How does Pi come to be a Hindu?
- What is it about Hinduism that appeals to Pi?
- What is revealed about the nature of religion and its importance to Pi through this chapter?
- How does this chapter illustrate Pi’s desire to “just…love God” (p.69)?
Create a poster that explains the importance of Hindu beliefs to Pi and its role within the novel. Your poster should provide answers to the above questions, and should include:
- Several key quotes, at least four of which should have their significance explained.
- At least two images which are connected with the ideas discussed in the novel. Each image should have a caption that explains what it is and why it has been chosen and how it links to the novel.
- Any other insights into religion, spirituality, belief or Pi’s personality that emerge while your are undertaking this task.
Christianity
Conduct some brief research into Christianity:
- Where is it practiced?
- What are the core beliefs?
- What are the core practices?
Read chapter 17 of Life of Pi and consider:
- How does Pi come to be a Christian?
- What is it about Christianity that appeals to Pi?
- What is revealed about the nature of religion and its importance to Pi through this chapter?
- How does this chapter illustrate Pi’s desire to “just…love God” (p.69)?
Create a poster that explains the importance of Christian beliefs to Pi and its role within the novel. Your poster should provide answers to the above questions, and should include:
- Several key quotes, at least four of which should have their significance explained.
- At least two images which are connected with the ideas discussed in the novel. Each image should have a caption that explains what it is and why it has been chosen and how it links to the novel.
- Any other insights into religion, spirituality, belief or Pi’s personality that emerge while your are undertaking this task.
Islam
Conduct some brief research into Islam:
- Where is it practiced?
- What are the core beliefs?
- What are the core practices?
Read chapters 18, 19 and 20 of Life of Pi and consider:
- How does Pi come to be a Muslim?
- What is it about Islam that appeals to Pi?
- What is revealed about the nature of religion through these chapters?
- What is revealed about the nature of religion and its importance to Pi through this chapter?
- How does this chapter illustrate Pi’s desire to “just…love God” (p.69)?
Create a poster that explains the importance of Islamic beliefs to Pi and its role within the novel. Your poster should provide answers to the above questions, and should include:
- Several key quotes, at least four of which should have their significance explained.
- At least two images which are connected with the ideas discussed in the novel. Each image should have a caption that explains what it is and why it has been chosen.
- Any other insights into religion, spirituality, belief or Pi’s personality that emerge while your are undertaking this task.
