In the book "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel, there are many interesting characters. After reading a good portion of the book, i have realized that these very different characters, have learned how to adapt to one another.

     Lets start with Pi and his father. Pi's father is a tough man that can be a bit insensitive at times, but has good intentions. On the other hand, Pi is a more sensitive character that is still learning about the world around him. In one of the first scenes of the book, Pi's father brings him (Pi), Pi's brother, and their mother into the zoo where he prepares to teach them a "lesson." First they go to visit the tiger. Pi is then instructed to watch closely as his father brings a helpless little goat into the cage. He is forced to see the vulnerable, bleating goat be demolished by the ferocious tiger. As his dad realizes that yes, he needs to know the dangers of the fierce animal, but also he is just a kid. Later, his father lightens up a bit. Another example is when Pi decided to practice Hinduism, Christianity, and the Islamic religion. At first his father was unsure and even a bit disappointed in his son, but then he eased up and started to be a bit more understanding of Pi's choices. As a result of all of this, Pi became mentally stronger.

 

   Next, lets talk about Pi and the tiger. As time goes by, both of them learn how to adapt to one another. The tiger for example is a very dangerous animal that doesn't have any sense of self control. The tiger (Richard Parker, we can call him Parker) had to learn how to refrain from hurting Pi, or rather learned how to be around him. Parker was aggressive towards Pi at first, but then became more docile after being around Pi for a long time. In a way, Pi did the same. Pi would stay as far away from the tiger as possible, but later found that he could get closer without getting too close.

     In conclusion, there are many characters in the book with obvious traits that they would have to adapt to fit Pi and Pi would have to do the same.