According to Foster, a quest is usually consisted of five elements: a quester, a destination, stated reason to go there, challenges and obstacles, and a real reason to go there. (Foster 3) These elements were significant in a sense; as they could be applied to the growth of Pi from "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel.
[...] In addition, Pi's knowledge was again broadened by observing how the even-tempered Orange Juice could transform into a violent brute in the face of the vicious hyena. Pi's attitude of amazement at the unpredictable movements of Orange Juice could be demonstrated through his remark: “This display of ferocity, of savage courage, made me realize that I was wrong” (Martel 130). More importantly, this realization also heightened Pi's awareness of how low Orange Juice was willing to descend to in order to survive. [...]
[...] By preferring death over a meaningless and idle life in the island, Pi demonstrated that he had become more matured and more importantly, understood the significance and valuable meaning of life. After completing the quest in 227 days, Pi finally reaffirmed to civilization once again, this time with a new insight in life. During the interview with the two Japanese officers, it was clear that Pi has transformed into a mature and knowledgeable man by letting the two officers chose their preferred story. [...]
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