Movie Analysis Guide Question

Title: Life of Pi

Genre: The genre of this movie in which it belongs is in Fiction under the Realistic Subgenre.

Characters: Piscine Molitor Patel “aka”(Pi)-The protagonist in the movie and also he is the narrator of this movie, Richard Parker- The companion of Pi althroughout of this story/movie and he is a large Bengal Tiger, Francis Adirubasamy-The person who taught Pi how to swim, Ravi Patel-Older brother of Pi, Santosh Patel-Father of Pi, Gita Patel-The loving mother of Pi, Satish Kumar-Pi’s teacher, Father Martin-The catholic priest.

Setting: The story shows where Pi was born and where he grew up (Pondicherry, India), the place in which he struggle for survival with an unlikely companion which also give him reason to live and survive (Pacific Ocean & Algae Island). And the place in which he found new life and hope(Canada) . 

Plot: The story revolves in the past of Pi in which he retold his story of tragedy, survival and triumph on a Cnadian author who seeks a very good story.

Theme: For me, the theme of this movie is never giving up and cherishing what we have for we cannot surely know what it’s worth when it is gone. The  will to survive,  in any situation that calls for some extraordinary measures to keep a person alive in a situation like Pi had experienced.

Symbolism: The Boat, in which for me symbolizes faith, Pi’s faith helped and kept him alive. Peter Parker, The Harsh Pacific Weather, Hunger and Thirst In which for me symbolizes the problems and struggles we encounter in our Journey of life and also this are the things that also make us strong when we learn how to fight through it. The Algae Island, symbolizes temptation, it looks very majestic and wonderful in the morning but at night it turns out to be a monstrous killer, like temptation it lures us because of its beauty, luxury and comfort that blinds us from truth. The Mere Cats that inhabits the Island, symbolizes people who are the victims of temptation, although they know the horrors of the island they still refuse to leave it because they considered it as their home, like in real life even though we knew that bad things and doings will lead us into suffering and shame we still tend to live with it because we feel (but in reality: blinds us) that it helps cure our lusts, false desires and catch our dreams.
 

1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole?

-It tells the life story of the main character, his ups and downs in life, his struggles when he meet his adversaries. And the lesson he learned after he survived his ordeal and lived a new life.

2. Among the characters, to whom can you relate to?

-I can relate myself on Ravi Patel, although I don’t like sports, but rather I prefer computer games than school work. And I not bragging about it, I am famous only among my friends and people who are close to me.

3. Which part of the presentation struck you the most? Why?

-In the part in which  Pi woke up from his sleep and went out to watch the thunder storm, I was just shocked on how he react at the storm, because normally people would avoid or hide from the storm. But in his case he likes to chase the storm. For me it’s just weird.

4. What is the movie’s message?

There is a very rich message the movie that wants to share to us, the message of giving importance on what we have, facing our weaknesses and making them our strength, struggling  for survival and never giving up so easily. Also the message of taking risks, I just like the attitude of Pi towards his surroundings he takes risk to know something, achieve something and prove something.

5. Did I like this in general? Why?

Yes, because I can consider it as a new movie/story experience, the twist of the story is very unpredictable. And the story carries your imagination and emotion in a very subtle way.

6. Did I agree with the main theme/purpose? Why or why not?

Yes, because the theme really adds flavor to the movie. It contains complex and unique twists, yet it is very understandable.

7. What specifically did I like/dislike? Why?

- I dislike the part in which Pi never really have got the chance to say goodbye to Richard Parker, for me it is just really regretful moment. But I cannot argue with the author that’s what he wants to happen. He wants to play with the emotions of his audience. But generally speaking I liked the story.

8. Are there any aspects of theme which are left ambiguous at the end? Why?

-What happened then to Richard Parker after he and Pi depart from each other, I want to know what is the situation of Richard Parker, and left me with the questions, does he found a mate, was he killed by hunters or does he found solace in the island where he and Pi last saw each other.

9. How does this film relate to the things that are happening in your life?

- It really shows what is happening in my life, the situation I am having, the decisions I am making the people that surrounds me and my struggles to face my problem. The story really relates to common or simple person like me, yet like Pi, I have some memorable and challenging journeys that made me strong and wise.

Original Songs and the Replies

Beautiful Girls by Sean Kingston


JR! Sean Kingston!

Chorus:
You're way too beautiful girl
That's why it'll never work
You'll have me suicidal, suicidal
When you say it's over
Damn all these beautiful girls
They only wanna do your dirt
They'll have you suicidal, suicidal
When they say it's over

Verse 1:
See it started at the park
Used to chill at the dark
Oh when you took my heart
That's when we fell apart
Coz we both thought
That love lasts forever (lasts forever)
They say we're too young
To get ourselves sprung
Oh we didn't care
We made it very clear
And they also said
That we couldn't last together (last together)

Refrain:
See it's very define, girl
One of a kind
But you mush up my mind
You walk to get declined
Oh Lord...
My baby is driving me crazy

(Repeat Chorus)

Verse 2:
It was back in '99
Watchin' movies all the time
Oh when I went away 
For doin' my first crime
And I never thought 
That we was gonna see each other (see each other)
And then I came out
Mami moved me down South
Oh I'm with my girl
Who I thought was my world
It came out to be
That she wasn't the girl for me (girl for me)

(Repeat Refrain and Chorus)

Verse 3:
Now we're fussin'
And now we're fightin'
Please tell me why
I'm feelin' slightin'
And I don't know
How to make it better (make it better)
You're datin' other guys
You're tellin' me lies
Oh I can't believe
What I'm seein' with my eyes
I'm losin' my mind
And I don't think it's clever (think it's clever)

You're way too beautiful girl
That's why it'll never work
You'll have me suicidal, suicidal, suicidal... 



I'm way too cool for ya boyThat's why it'll never workI'll have you suicidal, suicidalWhen I say it's overDamn all these beautiful girlsWe're only gonna do ya dirtWe'll have you suicidal, suicidalWhen I say it's over
Yeah yeah
I remember whenI was hanging with my friendsThat's when I caught your eyeYou thought that I was flyRight then you wishedthat I would be your baby (be your baby)You try to spit some gameAsking me girl what ya nameSaw that ice upon ya chainSo I asked you the sameSomething tells methat we'd have fun together (fun together)
I ain't easy to findI'm one of a kindOh when I dutty wineI know you're only mineTonight is yoursBut tomorrows for another guy (another guy)
I'm way too cool for ya boyThat's why it'll never workI'll have you suicidal, suicidalWhen I say it's overDamn all these beautiful girlsWe're only gonna do ya dirtWe'll have you suicidal, suicidalWhen I say it's over
You've been calling meLeaving messages all weekCos your curiosity[ From: http://www.metrolyrics.com/beautiful-girls-reply-lyrics-jojo.html ]Got ya knees weakI'm not looking for a manSo I don't want no confusion (no confusion)I took ya to the floorHad ya begging me for moreBut that was my queue to goSo I hit the doorI left you hotWith your mind is still running wild (running wild)
I ain't easy to findI'm one of a kindOh when I dutty wineI know you're only mineIf you stick aroundBe careful not to fall in love (fall in love)
I'm way too cool for ya boyThat's why it'll never workI'll have you suicidal, suicidalWhen I say it's overDamn all these beautiful girlsWe're only gonna do ya dirtWe'll have you suicidal, suicidalWhen I say it's over
Now a couple months have pastNever thought that this would lastOh everybody askedHow ya got a girl like thatBut you should've knownThat nothin lasts forever (lasts forever)I mash up ya mindWhen I tell you liesBut boy don't be surprisedThat I'm seeing other guysI'm too young to settleAnd you should've known better (known better)
Damn all these beautiful girls (you should have known)We're only gonna do your dirt (cuz I'll have)I'll have you suicidal, suicidalWhen I say it's over

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My Favorite Poem

NO OTHER NAME
Acts 4:12

Our God is always faithful,
even though we often fail.

He knows about our weakness,
and that our bodies are frail.

But by His grace and mercy,
In His hand we shall remain.

For strength can only come,
In the power of Jesus name.
~ Kurt Hardy ~


-What I really like about this poem is that I was strucked by the first line of this poem. As human as I am, I can say that everytime of my life I commit sin. But still God always forgives me and accepts me for who I am or what I am. And continue to bless me and He never fails to guide me every moment of my life.

New Year's Resolution

Never give up on something I have started. This is the name of my resolution for this year 2013. I have made various resolutions for as long as I can remember. But last years is where I really met and accomplished my new year's resolution. And now it is my test for myself if my endurance is strong. I will continue what I have began last year and improve my resolution. Especially on losing weight and live a health lifestyle. And also a resolution I made especially for my love life. That I will wait for the right moment that God will give me the woman of my dreams.

My Realizations and Learning of the Year 2012

I have come to realize as I recall what I my life is like last year. That I am very blessed that God is always there to protect and guide me and also my family. And also I realized how fortunate I am to meet new people and I became a part of there lives as they have been mine. For those trials that came my way and I became stronger and wise.  I have come to realize also that I have lost a lot of weight last year. And many people have noticed the change in my physical appearance. And 2012 is the year that might be my most awesome year. This is were I realized that I have fallen in love with my best friend. Although it is sad to say that she doesn't feel the same way for me. But still I am waiting, hoping and praying that a miracle will happen and that she will change her mind. There are so many realizations that I have made. But this are the only ones that I am sure I will never forget.

In the year 2012 I have taken lessons and learning in different kinds and forms. But still I am happy because from those things I learned a lot. Especially in dealing with love. This is one of the most difficult problem that happened to me. But I learned that God is there and He has prepared for me someone that will become my lifetime partner. And all I have to do is wait for the right time. So I have learned to improve my patience. Another is, I learned how to control my temper and control my bad eating habits. I learned and gained a lot of knowledge in my subjects in school and it will become my treasures. I also learned that it is very difficult on how to make decisions, especially if it involves people that is close to me. But I also learned that  if I made hasty decisions the results will be bad, and there will be consequences to face. So I learned also to think of a decision that the outcome will be in a win-win situation. Last year I have learned a lot from my life and from others and it made me a better person. There are so many learnings  that I came to acquire but this are the few that I can say, it gave an impact to me.