Life of Pi Thematic Project

Risin' up, back on the street

Did my time, took my chances

Went the distance now I'm back on my feet

Just a man and his will to survive

So many times it happens too fast

You trade your passion for glory

Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past

You must fight just to keep them alive

It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight

Risin' up to the challenge of our rival

And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night

And he's watchin' us all with the eye of the tiger

Face to face, out in the heat

Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry

They stack the odds, still we take to the street

For the kill with the skill to survive

It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight

Risin' up to the challenge of our rival

And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night

And he's watchin' us all with the eye of the tiger

Risin' up, straight to the top

Had the guts, got the glory

Went the distance now I'm not gonna stop

Just a man and his will to survive

It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight

Risin' up to the challenge of our rival

And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night

And he's watchin' us all with the eye of the tiger

The eye of the tiger

The eye of the tiger

The eye of the tiger

The eye of the tiger

Pi rises up to the physical challenges of trying to survive in a small life boat with a tiger for seven months. He must over come life on the ocean with a tiger in his boat like the songwriter must survive life in a dangerous city. They are both being closely watched by the eye of the tiger. In Life of Pi literally, and in the song, the eye is a metaphor for the trill of fighting.Pi must establish physical dominance over the fully grown tiger, whereas the song writer needs to establish dominance over his peers. Out in the heat, staying hungry and against all odds, both the song writer and Pi experience similar, yet completely different struggles. The songwriter is seeking social dominance over the people in his neighborhood, whereas Pi and the tiger are both struggling for physical survival.

The author presents their sort story as an anecdote because they felt the reader would feel more sympathetic towards the character if it was from the character's point of view. The hiker struggles to survive a broken hip and two broken legs. She had to drag herself with her arms down a ravine foe three days before she was heard and discovered by a fellow hiker. She must have physically suffered from the extreme pain caused by the multiple broken bones that she had. Both the hiker , and Pi had to rely on their knowledge, resources and bodily strength to stay alive.

This expository essay describes the five most important things that you can do to survive and emergency situation in the wilderness. Using logos, the author describes five basic survival skills: fire, shelter, signaling, food/water, and first aid. Due to the unique circumstances of living in a boat on the ocean mostly uses two of the five basic skills that are described in this survival essay. Food/water and shelter are of prime importance to Pi. He must use his knowledge, skills and supplies to catch fish and collect water for both himself and the tiger to stay alive. Shelter on the boat from the harsh elements of direct sun and storms was provided by blankets and turtle shells. The information in this article would not have been beneficial to Pi as he knew most of it and it mostly pertains to survival in the wilderness.

Expository Essay

Nature Skills

Short Story

National Geographic

Veteran outdoors woman Amy Racina was on day 12 of a 17 day solo trek through King's Canyon National Park, in California, when the hillside crumbled beneath her and she fell 60 feet (18 meters) into a ravine, breaking her hip and shattering both legs in several places.

I could not walk, crawl, or even stand up. I could not move my legs at all. I was 25 miles (40 kilometers) from the nearest trailhead. Only a handful of people hike in that area each season. I was not visible from the trail. I was not expected back for five more days, so there would not yet be any searchers. I was still alive, but the question was … how could I stay that way?

While calling out for help, I dragged myself with my hands down a ravine for three days and nights, until, miraculously, I was heard by a distant hiker. Twenty-four hours later, I was flown to safety. The chances that I would get out of that ravine alive were very slim, but I never allowed myself to focus on the likelihood that I would die. And here I am, alive, happy, and able to hike and backpack once again.

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Survival techniques are a-plenty, but regardless of which specific one, there are 5 Basic Survival Skills that everyone who ventures into the Outdoors should understand and be fully aware of their potential need and use. This is a just brief outline, not a full explanation of all the requirements and items required in each category. One of the most important elements to survival is between your ears, your brain. Of all survival techniques, the most important is DO NOT PANIC, use your wits and practice all elements of the 5 basic survival skills before you may need to rely on them.

Basic Survival Skill 1: FIRE

Fire is the king of survival techniques! Fire can purify water, cook food, signal rescuers, provide warmth, light and comfort, help keep predators at a distance, and can be a most welcome friend and companion. As a survival technique, it is one that is essential. Each and every person who ventures into the Outdoors should have a minimum of two ways to start a fire with them, one on their person at all times and the other with their gear. A few small fires provides more heat than one large fire. Collect firewood you think you will need for the night and then collect the same amount again, experience shows you will need it. Conserve fuel by making a “star fire”; where the ends of large logs meet in the fire only, push inward as more fuel is needed. Make a reflector from your SPACE BLANKET on the back wall of a shelter to reflect heat of your survival fire to your back, sit between fire and back shelter wall.

Basic Survival Skill 2: SHELTER

SHELTER is the survival technique by which you protect your body from excess exposure from the sun, cold, wind, rain or snow. Anything that takes away or adds to your overall body temperature can be your enemy. Clothing is the first line of shelter protection, have the right clothes for the right environment. Always have a hat. Try and keep the layer closest to your body dry. Layers trap air and are warmer than one thick garment. Do not expend energy making a shelter if nature provides one. Practice building a quick lean-to shelter in case you can not find your campsite, do not wait until you need to make one. Use a SPACE BLANKET to prevent dampness or to insulate your shelter or to wrap yourself up in a sitting or squat position to concentrate your body core heat.

Basic Survival Skill 3: SIGNALING

SIGNALING is unique among survival techniques in that it gives you the means and ability to alert any and all potential rescuers that you are in need of HELP. Fire, flashing light, bright color markers, flags, mirrors, whistles all will help you be found. Three fires in a triangular form are a recognized distress signal. Carefully bank your signal fires to prevent igniting surrounding area. Use regular signal mirrors only when you can see a plane, or people in the distance. Use EMERGENCY STROBE light at night to help attract attention from those that may be in the area. Make smoky fire with organic material over the fire during the day to attract attention. Lay out ground to air signal in open field, S.O.S. from rocks, logs or colored clothing, whatever will be seen against the background. Most search and rescue parties use aircraft as a primary method of sighting.

Basic Survival Skill 4: FOOD/WATER

FOOD/WATER are vital towards your survival. Ration your sweat not your water intake. Try to drink only in the cool of the evening. You can live up to three days without water. DO NOT eat plants you do not know. Never drink urine. Always assume that you will need extra food and water when you plan your trip. Pack energy bars and candy in your pockets at all time, just in case. If possible boil all water 10 minutes plus one minute for every 1000 feet above sea level. Strain water through your handkerchief to remove large particles. Try to drink only in the cool of the evening. Never wait until you are without water to collect it. Have some poly zip bags to collect and store water. Never eat any wild berries that you are not sure of what they are. You can catch rain water in your SPACE BLANKET by laying it out in a trench.

Basic Survival Skill 5: FIRST AID

FIRST AID as a survival technique is not just the basic medical needs, it is the primary way in which you act to survive. DO NOT PANIC, remain calm and do what you have to do to take care of YOU. STOP means Sit, Think, Observe, and Plan. It is the most intelligent thing you can do when you realize you are lost or stranded. The most important element is to keep your brain functioning rationally, this is basic first aid for survival. Analyze your needs before every trip, create a medical checklist and carry a small personal kit with you at all times. Most survival situations require only dressing for small cuts, bruises and personal medication needs, make sure you know what you have with you and how to use it. Do not over pack, pack what you feel you will need to carry with you at all times. Concentrate on being found, pack a picture of your family in with your gear to remind you of the reasons to remain calm and to survive. Prevent hypothermia by insulating yourself in a SPACE BLANKET.

Life of Pi

Fable

Fable of the Lion and the Gazelle

By Yann Martel

By Thomas Friedman

"The elements allowed me to go on living."

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Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster that the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning a lion wakes up. It knows it must outrun the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death. It doesn't matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle: when the sun comes up, you'd better be running.

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This fable seems to put survival in its simplest form. Either you survive or you don't. If you are able to run faster than your predator and get the resources necessary for survival, you live another day. Pi struggled to stay ahead of his predator, the hard conditions, and to get the basic needs that were essential for life.

Physical survival is dependent upon food, water, air, sleep, elimination of wastes, and protection from the elements. Pi was able to obtain those required essentials through his knowledge of water collection, and animal behavior. He also survived because of the items in the locker of the lifeboat. His quick-minded behavior and these things are what kept Pi alive on his journey.

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Art

Greek carvers 5th century BC

Parthenon

Song

This sculpture reminds me of the daily struggle for life Pi had to fight. Pi had to fight: hunger, thirst, exhaustion, exposure, and Richard Parker every day in order to survive. The centaur and the human are in the middle of a fight that will determine who lives and who dies. The centaur has a death grip on the man's throat just like the elements that Pi faced threaten to extinguish his existence. Pi struggled to fight back as the harsh world surrounding him did its best to kill him.

Eye of the Tiger by Survivor

Theme topic

Physical survival

Thematic Statement

When man is thrown into a life-threatening situation, he is forced to use all of his strength, resources, and knowledge in order to stay alive.

Life of Pi Thematic Project

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By Madeline Stanford