Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Life of Pi

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Pondicherry, India - This place is Pi's hometown.

Pacific Ocean - This place is the cemetery for Pi's family and zoo animals, and serves as the location for most of the story.

Lifeboat - This object serves as the home and shelter for Pi and Richard Parker for 227 days.