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Life of Pi Context Notes (religion, history, literary terms)

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When reading a novel, it is important to know the context surrounding the story to fully analyze and understand what is happening. Life of Pi is a text that discusses religion, history, and geo-political goings on in India and Canada.

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Included are pictures and notes to help understand all of the context surrounding the novel Life of Pi. It explains religious beliefs mentioned, locations, historical events that shape the narrative, and literary concepts that are imperative to understand before reading.

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