The novel In the Skin of a Lion by Michael Ondaatje illustrates the central character's struggle to overcome his fear of love in an attempt to take control of his life. ... With this discovery, Patrick does not want to fall foolishly in lust with many women anymore, but love one woman which he cares about deeply. ... Through both women, Patrick can live in the skin of a lion, in his own control. As Ondaatje indicated throughout the novel, one must take action and assume the skin of a lion as a way of standing up and being heard. ... However, through assuming the skin of a wild..