Purpose: Explore the will to live as demonstrated by the humans ORanimalson the lifeboat.

What heroic and/or barbaric actsare committed,in order for

each character/animal to perseverein times of desperation?

Thesis

Pi’s successful survival on the lifeboat due to Richard Parker impacting Pi from helping mentally,
physically, and emotionally. Due to Richard Parker’s actions, Pi survives the tragic shipwreck.