Sunday, December 2, 2007

Still Setting The Scene

I'm on about page 90 in my book, and still things haven't heated up. Pi describes his life as a child. He was very interested in religion as a boy. He was raised in Hinduism, but walking into a church at age fourteen, decides to be Christan. Pi then explains how he became a Muslim at age fifteen. It began when Pi met a Muslim baker Mr. Satish Kumar, who, in the middle of a conversation with Pi, excused himself to pray. Pi watched the routine and returned later to ask the baker about his religion; the baker explained that Islam is about the Beloved. Pi began to pray with Mr. Kumar and to visit a local mosque. He later tells his parents he has decided to be all three at the same time. His parents tell him he has to choose one, but he says he just wants to love God. Mr. Patel, Pi's father, decides that it is time for him to move to Canada, because he is annoyed with the Indian government. Pi and his brother Ravi are unsure. Mr. Patel sells many of his zoo animals, but plans to take some with in a cargo ship with the family. Pi remembers setting sail and being very excited, but he also remembers his mothers apprehension. I think it will get exciting very soon. This is where the problem is going to come in. Can't wait to keep reading.

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