Yann Martel does a brilliant job of developing themes through symbolism within Life of Pi. For this final assessment, you will write a paragraph describing the most pervasive theme within the novel and how Martel uses symbolism to illustrate this theme. Your paragraph must use at least three quotes (from different sections of the book). Use the following outline to organize your paragraph: - Clear thesis statement addressing the specific theme statement (not just topic) and the symbolism that Martel uses to create this theme.

- First quote with proper lead-in and MLA in-text citation.

- Analysis that explains the first quote AND connects it back to the thesis statement.

- Second quote with proper lead-in and MLA in-text citation.

- Analysis that explains the second quote AND connects it back to the thesis statement.

- Third quote with proper lead-in and MLA in-text citation.

- Analysis that explains the third quote AND connects it back to the thesis statement.

- Concluding statement about WHY Martel might find this theme so important.