Abstract: This thesis aims to discuss the plots of Life of Pi to unveil the main themes of it. Based on previous literature and a specific analysis of Life of Pi from the perspective of coexistent relations between animals, man and animals, human and nature, man and his inner-self, the thesis researches on what these coexistent relations imply. The findings show that the themes of Life of Pi relate to survival, religious belief and human nature, etc. In addition, the thesis also intends to stress the importance of belief and the spirit of survival reflected in the movie. The paper concludes that the understanding of the themes of Life of Pi may help audience to build a better understanding of this movie and even other movies directed by Ang Lee.

Key words: Life of Pi; survival; coexistent relations

CONTENTS

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction1

1.1 Introduction to the Film

1.2 Literature Review

2. Analysis of the Coexistent Relations in Life of Pi.2  

2.1 The Relationship between Animals

2.2 The Relationship between Man and Animals

2.1.1 Coexistence of Tiger and Pi 

2.1.2 The Spiritual Ballast of Each Other

2.3 The Relationship between Human and Nature

2.3.1 Pi’s Survival

2.3.2 Hope and Exploration 

2.4 The Relationship between Man and His Inner-self  

2.4.1 Belief

2.4.2 Pi’s Inner struggles

3. Conclusion10

Bibliography.11

Acknowledgements..12