The imam and the priest nodded."But he can't be a Hindu, a Christian and a Muslim. It's impossible. He must choose."
"I don't think it's a crime, but I suppose you're right," Father replied.
The three murmured agreement and looked heavenward, as did Father, whence they felt the decision must come. Mother loked at me.
A silence fell heavily on my shoulders.
"Hmmm, Piscine?" Mother nudged me. "How do you feel about the question?""Bapu Gandhi said, 'All religions are true.' I just want to love God," I blurted out, red in the face.
This is honestly the best dialogue in the entire book, it sums up Pi's entire religious outlook in 10 words. Not the easiest thing to do, which is why it's such an impressive piece of dialogue. Amazing dialogue is when every word has a purpose which can move both the plot along and the reader emotionally. This line also epitomizes Pi's character because the biggest part of his life is his religious beliefs. Mrs. Shaw, epitomize and relate are synonyms, and seeing as the quote above is both a passage and has dialogue #5 isn't necessary. #5 and # 15 are way to repetitive. Poor choice. (Prepares for points off)
"Tree dwelling aquatic rodents? These things don't exist" [Mr. Chiba]
"Only because you've never seen them" [Pi]
"That's right. We believe what we see."
"So did Columbus"
"Your island is botanically impossible"
"Said the fly before landing in a Venus Flytrap"
This passage/quote epitomizes his character by displaying his uncanny wit, humor, and ability to laugh through horror. This also is a explanation of how he could still love god even though what happened to him, this is a passage about faith and believing in what you cannot see. Pi's sense of humor in this is sarcastic, in a non-sarcastic way, and is wise. He's matured beyond his years, in ways no human should ever have to.
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