The tiger's name in "Life of Pi" is Richard Parker.
He turns the boat sideways, so the waves hit the boats side, causing Richard Parker discomfort. He then blows the whistle, so Richard Parker associates the blowing of the whistle will discomfort. Then, when Pi boards the boat, he blows the whistle, which scares Richard Parker, allowing Pi to stay on the boat.
Because Richard Parker was essential for Pi's survival on the lifeboat. He provided companionship, and together they formed a bond that helped Pi endure the challenging circumstances at sea. Additionally, killing Richard Parker would have deprived Pi of the hope and motivation to keep fighting for survival.
Richard Parker provides entertainment for Pi by serving as a constant source of intrigue and challenge. Pi must constantly adapt and strategize to coexist with the fierce tiger, leading to suspenseful and engaging moments for both Pi and the reader. The dynamic between Pi and Richard Parker also adds depth to their relationship and the story's overall tension.
In "Life of Pi," Richard Parker, the Bengal tiger, keeps Pi alive primarily due to the instinctual relationship between predator and prey. By maintaining Pi's presence on the lifeboat, Richard Parker ensures his own survival, as Pi provides food (in the form of fish and eventually, the occasional supplies from the lifeboat). Additionally, Pi's efforts to establish dominance and create a bond with Richard Parker help to reduce the tiger's aggression, making coexistence possible. Ultimately, their interdependence becomes a crucial element of survival in their isolated environment.
The tiger never does die, once pi and the tiger (Richard Parker) reached land, the tiger left pi and went into the jungle never to be seen again. This true for both the book and movie.
Richard Parker is not a character in Edgar Allan Poe's works. However, the name Richard Parker is associated with a character in the novel "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel.
Richard Parker helps Pi physically by saving him from thecannibalistic Frenchman. Pi was completely defenseless against the other man because he was temporarily blind. Although the Frenchman still had supplies in his boat, he still tried to kill and eat him. This is where Richard Parker helps Pi physically. He pops out of nowhere, (and being a tiger) easily kills him before he eats Pi.Hope it helped
After the storm, Pi considers his survival and the presence of Richard Parker, the Bengal tiger, as his saving grace. Richard Parker becomes a vital companion, providing Pi with a sense of purpose and motivation to stay alive. Their relationship evolves into a complex bond that helps Pi navigate the challenges of isolation and despair during their time adrift at sea. Ultimately, Pi's reliance on Richard Parker symbolizes the importance of companionship and resilience in the face of adversity.
The answer to this question is left intentionally ambiguous.
Richard Parker's passivity in "Life of Pi" could be attributed to his survival instincts, as well as his dependence on Pi for food and shelter. Additionally, his passivity may stem from his instinct to avoid conflict in order to ensure his own safety.
When Pi was with Richard Parker he stayed alive by keeping away from Richard Parker's side of the boat. By keeping his distance, keeping aware and taking care of Richard Parker, by means of getting him fish and fresh water, Pi kept himself alive.