Much hostile and aggressive behaviour among animals is the expression of social insecurity

Much hostile and aggressive behaviour among animals is the expression of social insecurity

In Yann Martel's novel "Life of Pi," the protagonist, Pi, finds himself stranded on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. Throughout their journey, Pi observes the behavior of Richard Parker and other animals in the wild, leading him to reflect on the nature of aggression and hostility among animals.

One of the key themes in the novel is the idea that much hostile and aggressive behavior among animals is the expression of social insecurity. This concept is exemplified through the interactions between Pi and Richard Parker, as well as the various other animals Pi encounters during his time at sea.