Character Changes In Pi

Pi's Feelings

Disappointed, Frustrated

What is Pi Like?

Clever, Creative, Brave

Pi is frustrated in himself because he has never fished before ,and he can not catch anything

"I had none. The whole shoe disappeared bit by bit, slight tug on the line by slight tug on the line, happy freeloading fish by happy freeloading fish, bare hook by bare hook, until I was left with only the rubber sole and shoelace." (5)

Pi's Feeling

Sorrowful, Guilty

What is Pi Like?

Soft, Willing, Mindful

Pi feels this way because he hesitated to kill a fish that he caught. Killing any living being is very much against his religion.

"I was now a killer. I was now as guilty as Cain. I was sixteen years old, a harmless boy, bookish and religious, and now I had blood on my hands." (26)

Pi's Feelings

Stupid, Regretful, Shame

What is Pi Like?

Thoughtful, Cowardish

Pi changed to these emotions because, he lost all of his bait, and didn't catch the fish/turtle that he was going to eat.

"Later that morning a second turtle appeared. It came right up to the raft. It could have reached up and bit my bottom if it had wanted to. When it turned I reached for its hind flipper, but as soon as I touched it I recoiled in horror. The turtle swam away." (8)

Pi's Feelings

Successful, Relieved, Gratitude, Pride

What is Pi Like?

He is Adaptable

Pi feels this way because, he finally catches a Dorado which is a type of fish. He believes that anyone can get used to killing

"A dorado is a magnificent-looking fish, large, fleshy and sleek, with a bulging forehead that speaks of a forceful personality, a very long dorsal fin as proud as a rooster's comb, and a coat of scales that is smooth and bright." (31)

" Killing it was no problem. I would have spared myself the trouble-after all, it was for Richard Parker and he would have dispatched it with expert ease-but for the hook that was embedded in its mouth." (32)