Question

read the quotations below from yann martels life of pi. match each one with the theme or lesson it suggests. some things cannot be understood through logic alone. our observations shape reality. you must name the things that frighten you. quotation: if your fear becomes a wordless darkness you avoid... you open yourself to further attacks of fear because you never truly fought the opponent who defeated you.
eason is excellent for getting food, clothing and shelter.... but be excessively reasonable and you risk throwing out the universe with the bathwater.\ \isnt telling about something—using words, english or japanese—already an invention? isnt just looking upon this world already something of an invention?\ theme

Explanation:

1. "If your fear becomes a wordless darkness you avoid... you open yourself to further attacks of fear because you never truly fought the opponent who defeated you." - This aligns with "You must name the things that frighten you" as it emphasizes the need to confront fears rather than avoid them.
2. "Reason is excellent for getting food, clothing and shelter.... But be excessively reasonable and you risk throwing out the universe with the bathwater." - This matches "Some things cannot be understood through logic alone" as it points out the limitations of relying solely on reason.
3. "Isn't telling about something—using words, English or Japanese—already an invention? Isn't just looking upon this world already something of an invention?" - This relates to "Our observations shape reality" as it implies that our descriptions and perceptions (observations) are a form of creation that shapes our understanding of reality.

Answer:

1. "If your fear becomes a wordless darkness you avoid... you open yourself to further attacks of fear because you never truly fought the opponent who defeated you." - You must name the things that frighten you.
2. "Reason is excellent for getting food, clothing and shelter.... But be excessively reasonable and you risk throwing out the universe with the bathwater." - Some things cannot be understood through logic alone.
3. "Isn't telling about something—using words, English or Japanese—already an invention? Isn't just looking upon this world already something of an invention?" - Our observations shape reality.