Life of Pi

Who did the zebra, hyena, orangutan and Richard Parker each represent?

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The hyena represents the cook; the zebra represents the Taiwanese Sailor; Richard Parker is said to represent Pi (or a part of Pi) and simply be a figment of his imagination. As for the orangutan...... I'm not sure, but I'll keep looking.

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