Part 1 Chapter 35 Summary

The Patels departed for Canada June 21, 1977, on a cargo ship. Before leaving, Pi made sure to say goodbye to Mamji, his mentors, Mr. and Mr. Kumar and all his friends. He felt excitement at their departure; however, his mother was sad. As the ship left the harbor, Pi waved his goodbyes to India. "Things didn't turn out the way they were supposed to, but what can you do? You must take life the way it comes at you and make the best of it," Pi said.

Part 1 Chapter 35 Analysis

The sadness and longing of Pi's mother and the closing sentence that things don't turn out as planned foreshadows something terrible happening, probably on the ship as the Patel family travels to Canada. His mother is dressed in her best clothing with her hair fixed up and adorned with flowers. Does this...