Throughout the history of literature, several narrative elements become predominant in order to effectively create an appropriate and foolproof literary framework for each piece contributory. In various cases, the setting often marks considerable intrigue. The two individual pieces, Yann Martel's Life of Pi and Flannery O'Connor's "A Good Man Is Hard to Find," seem entirely independent on the surface; however, they share an undeniable thematic parallel: the myriad facets that context encompasses often motivate individuals to persist in a specific way, independent of their well-being. Whether fighting for life in a desolate ocean or anticipating death, surrounded by seemingly endless forests, characters must learn to adapt to the circumstances given to them. As the main protagonists, Pi and Grandma adapt to their surroundings and deal with what remains to be faced, evolving accordingly to survive. Although in Pi's situation he struggles physically, he and the grandmother confront their difficulties emotionally, dealing with both inner struggles and personal isolation. Their minds create an imaginative world that they use as a form of protection. Pool Molitor Patel, widely known as Pi throughout the captivating novel, struggles to handle situations in a manner opposite to his previous beliefs while on the high seas. Faced with a sea of ​​distresses that throw him completely alter, Pi's ability to deeply understand situations helps him in times of need. Ultimately, Pi's aptitude reaches its peak. Initially, Pi professes his vegetarianism, but given his predicament, he applies a new logic. Furthermore, given his survival, he recognizes that he must consume fish. As the novel progresses,...... middle of paper ......asket, and the subject in control of the vehicle, Bailey, destroys the car (O'Connor 426-427). Surrounded by a seemingly infinite setting, similar to Pi's location, the grandmother and her family confine themselves to the forest. Without the ability to escape their reality, both physically and mentally, the family's disarray flourishes. The desolate ocean that Pi endures and the completely isolated forests that the grandmother and her family inhabit speak to an inevitable correspondence; In addition, they must both learn to deal with the isolation in which they resist. Works cited Martel, Yann. Life of Pi: a novel. New York: Harcourt, 2001. Print. O'Connor, Flannery. “A Good Man is Hard to Find and Other Short Stories.” Literature: Introduction to Reading and Writing, 4th edition. Edgar V. Roberts. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, 2008. 418-427. Print.