The Author’s Background (Grade 12 NSC Matric English HL): Flashcards
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Yann Martel's birthdate & birthplace
Yann Martel's birthdate & birthplace
25 June 1963, Salamanca, Spain
Award won by Life of Pi
Award won by Life of Pi
Man Booker Prize
Number of languages Life of Pi translated into
Number of languages Life of Pi translated into
30 languages
3 essential elements in Martel's creative process
3 essential elements in Martel's creative process
Influence, Inspiration, Hard work
Who influenced Martel through a book review
Who influenced Martel through a book review
John Updike
Where Martel found inspiration for Life of Pi
Where Martel found inspiration for Life of Pi
Second visit to India
Hill station in India where Martel's ideas formed
Hill station in India where Martel's ideas formed
Matheran (near Bombay)
Main animal character Martel chose
Main animal character Martel chose
Bengal tiger
3 religions Martel studied for the novel
3 religions Martel studied for the novel
Christianity, Islam, Hinduism
What the hyena symbolises in the story
What the hyena symbolises in the story
Cowardice