Life of Pi

While Pi was restricted in the lifeboat, he was liberated to be who he wanted to be. He was told that he couldn't be more than his religion, but while he was trapped on the boat, he was able to follow and religion he wanted, even multiple religions. It also liberated him to do whatever he wanted. As long as he didn't enter Richard Parker's territory, and didn't get Richard Parker angry, he could do anything he wanted without having any parents to tell him off.