Life of Pi: In what ways does Richard Parker save Pi?

Question

Life of Pi: In what ways does Richard Parker save Pi?

Answer 1

Crazy that you just asked that, I just asked a similar question. Anyways, in my opinion, Richard Parker is a metaphor for Pi's aggressive instincive behavior. If he didn't let instinct take over, he would not have been able to kill and eat fish or kill the French cook.  

Answer 2

I have not read the book, but here are a couple of links that may help you.  

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/lifeofpi/

http://thebestnotes.com/booknotes/Life_O...

http://www.gonzaga.org/images/Summer%20R...

http://www.webenglishteacher.com/martel....