Michele’s experiences see him journey from an innocent child to a perceptive‚ wiser and more intelligent young man. The systematic destruction of his childhood innocence is a direct result of the cruel actions and betrayals by the people around him. With each action and betrayal more damaging than the last. It is not until the final moments that whatever remains of Michele’s innocence is finally destroyed by the cruelty of his very own father. The one person he trusted and loved the most‚ the
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In Nicolò Ammaniti’s novel‚ ’I’m Not Scared’‚ the effects of fear is demonstrated multiple times. The words ’Fear’ and ’Scared’ are synonyms; they are very similar yet different depending on the context which follows them. Almost as if they are reciprocating the title‚ the character share similar aspects depending on the fear which follows them. The fear of a bleak‚ poverty filled future following the adults‚ cause them to become violent‚ reckless and panic-stricken. As the monster-like future quickly
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I’m not scared examines the nature of trust and betrayal. In the novel “I’m not scared” characters abilities to trust are tested and the temptation of betrayal is felt on numerous occasions. Characters find themselves in positions of having to choose between good and bad‚ right and wrong and having to decide between family and friends. Without a whole lot of guidance and role models in his life‚ Michele Amitrano proves to be a very loyal and trustworthy character‚ we notice this on such occasions
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In southern Italy in 1978‚ Niccolo Ammaniti’s “Im Not Scared” depicts a sense of Michele’s ethical struggles and steady move towards good in the face of evil. Some character values through the novel are disintegrated through fear‚ whereas Michele‚ rose above them because of his concern for others and loyalty. His decisions are generally the right ones. His compassion and natural sense of what is right and wrong are sure guides‚ despite his age‚ naivety and fears. Michele draws upon a naïve but heroic
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Oral Presentation – I’M NOT SCARED 1. Setting – Where does the action take place? Why? Does the setting have a symbolic meaning? Discuss the five main settings- Aqua Traverse‚ the valley and farmhouse‚ Filippo’s hiding place‚ Melichetti’s farm‚ the Gravina. Setting: The main setting of the novel was Acqua Traverse‚ but the main setting of the whole novel was Filippos hiding spot. Symbolic Meaning: Knowing that Michele used to ride his dads bike‚ it makes the reader think that his family is
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Theme of Cruelty Throughout the novel‚ I’m Not Scared the hero‚ Michele‚ realises that the adult world is not as innocent and caring as he originally thought. Niccolo Ammaniti’s novel takes the reader on a journey through an innocent and too trusting world seen through the eyes of a nine year old boy‚ Michele. It is set in Southern Italy in the hot summer of 1978. Michele finds a dirty‚ incoherent boy‚ Fillipo‚ chained in a hole hidden outside his village‚ but is too scared to speak of it. He
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Mini Assignment for Understanding ‘Culture’ Jesse Williams 1. Define the term ‘culture’ The definition of the word culture is; The arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively. 2. How would a sociologist define ‘culture’ compared to the way a psychologist would define the concept? A sociologist defines culture; Culture consists of the beliefs‚ behaviours‚ objects‚ and other characteristics common to the members of a particular group or society. A
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is a profoundly moral tale of lost innocence and adult cruelty. Do you agree? Ammaniti’s novel I’m Not Scared set in Acqua Traverse‚ Italy 1978 is a powerful text‚ which explores relevant social themes and issues. Besides being a tale of adult cruelty and lost innocence we cannot ignore the role in which loyalty and betrayal play in the novel. These central themes make this novel a compelling text. In the novel Michelle journeys from a joyful innocent child into a perceptive and wiser youth
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I’m Not Scared: Chapter Questions Chapter 1 pp. 1-41 1. Acqua Traverse has a very farm like setting‚ with a heap of livestock and things such a vegetables growing. It was a countryside setting. Acqua Traverse is very desolate during the day‚ only the children venture outside as it is summer and is extremely hot. The adults stay inside during the day to escape the heat. It seems as if most people in Acqua Traverse know each other as well. I feel as if Acqua Traverse is your typical countryside
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“I’m Not Scared” is a novel written by Niccolò Ammaniti which is set in the 1970s; in a small Southern Italy town called Acqua Traverse‚ going through a sizzling summer. I’m not scared presents fears and morals in a way where they are intertwined with each other. In the face of fear‚ you still have to be able to make the right‚ moral decision. Michele and Skull are two very different characters with different stances on their morals and what they consider to be crossing the line. This line‚ is quite
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