i need help to answer these questions. im new to the school and haven't read the book and have to answer these questions by tomorrow. can you please help mee. thanks in advance 
1. What inspired Martel to write Life of Pi?
2. Why do you think there are such divergent opinions about Martel and his writing?
3. Does a greater understanding of the person behind the story, the creator of the fiction, change the way you view or interpret the novel?

1. What inspired Martel to write Life of Pi?
2. Why do you think there are such divergent opinions about Martel and his writing?
3. Does a greater understanding of the person behind the story, the creator of the fiction, change the way you view or interpret the novel?