Polaris, whose mother calls him by the name “Pi,” goes out wandering one day and gets lost among the stars. Early begins to refer to his brother as “Pi,” a reference to the legend of Polaris and the Ursa Major constellation.
Although it appears that Jack and Early have little in common, the two are both dealing with profound loss, and therefore find solace in one another.ĭespite this sense of loss, Early is certain that Fish is alive and conducts his own research to prove his whereabouts. Early tries to help Jack with his rowing and even calls him “Jackie,” which is something only his mother called him. Early is a preternaturally intelligent boy whose brother, Fisher or “Fish,” is presumed dead after fighting in World War II. Finally, however, Jack makes a friend in the odd classmate named Early Auden.
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