Pi discovers the human condition
High angle and overhead shots of the glowing ocean convey the insignificance of the individual and the sheer majesty of life on earth.
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The discoveries:
* The beauty and majesty of our earthly existence * How quickly can we be stripped of our safety and security. * How quickly joy can turn to sorrow and suffering * That even in suffering, there is great beauty * The insignificance of the individual |
The aerial and long shots emphasise the immensity of the whale in contrast to Pi's much smaller, more vulnerable size. It shows how quickly Pi's experience changes from joy to awe to loss as he is pulled into the wake of the whale. Here we discover our insignificance in the face of the world around us.