Religion is one of the many factors that determine the characters of the protagonists. If you consider the two novels, Life of Pi and Robinson Crusoe; one adheres to the concept of faith while the other disconnects. Robinson Crusoe demonstrated the transformation from terrified survivor to self-sufficient master of his island, while Piscine Molitor "Pi" Patel tells the story of the struggle to survive through overwhelming scenarios that require a great deal of courage for him to endure. The sufferings experienced by both protagonists enrich the narratives as they illustrate how religion helps them overcome dangers rather than jeopardize their spiritual attitudes. The nickname "Pi" has many meanings: it is a Greek letter containing alpha and omega; terms used to refer to ruling and obedient individuals. This relates to Pi as he is the protagonist and remains true to his faith even when he encounters difficulties. Pi is also a mathematical figure that the human mind cannot grasp precisely. Some realities are therefore difficult to face, which evidently emerges when Pi tells the two stories because he does not want to accept losing his loved ones. These determine that Pi is a realistic protagonist as well as a symbolic figure with deeper layers of meaning. So, Martel called him Pi because he wants the reader to understand his choices and the impact of religion on them. It shows his unpredictable decisions in which his name reflects. Pi is influenced by his surroundings when the British colonies entered the Catholic region of Goa. As a result, he delves into Christianity and places his faith in Islam. As a result, Pi followed not just one faith but three: born Hindu, followed Christianity, and... middle of paper......action. To conclude, religion is an important factor that influences the protagonist's identity. in both novels. It shapes the character they will be towards the end due to the experience of the inevitable relationships that occurred in both of their personal journeys. If it were not for their belief or lack of faith in some cases, the survival of both protagonists would have been non-existent. It highlighted their true selves and illustrated how only faith can get help in the most difficult times. However, it is not the only factor that shapes them; their inner character should also exude determination and strength. Defoe also showed the reader how their surroundings can influence how they act. We behave in a way that everyone else agrees with, meaning that our true character may be what society has instilled in us and "manipulated" us into being in order to fit in.