Katarina Celič answers “Near the end of the novel, Pi asks which...”

Rachel Scamardella asked this question about Life of Pi:

Near the end of the novel, Pi asks which of his two stories is more interesting. The investigators state the one with the animals. Then Pi says, "So it is with God." Any thoughts on how his quote correlates with his story?

Katarina Celič People invented gods to explain things they couldn't otherwise understand. The story with animals is less believable, less cruel than reality and impr…morePeople invented gods to explain things they couldn't otherwise understand. The story with animals is less believable, less cruel than reality and improbable, just like gods. Therefore more interesting if you want.(less)

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