The Life of Pi tiger nearly drowned on the set, according to a report.
After the ship sinks, Pi sees Richard in the water and throws him a lifebuoy to save him.Pi narrates what he thinks is going on in Richard's head.The relationship between the two beings is what Pi deems to be the result of his perception of RichardParker as having human feelings and reactions.
The rare prusten sound made by RichardParker indicates that he is content for the moment and does not harbor ill will towards the human on board.Pi believes that they can coexist on the boat.Pi shows his intention to tame Richard by making this determination.
Pi meditates on how they will learn to live together and link his own survival with that of Richard Parker.In the book, the tiger operates on multiple levels.He is a symbol of hope for Pi.Pi sees him as a character with a specific personality and with whom he develops a real relationship.
Pi believes that he is the alpha animal because he hides his feces.RichardParker accepts Pi as the alpha animal and not just a human who he could easily dispatch.This scene shows Pi's success in controlling the tiger as well as his understanding of how RichardParker fits in the natural world.