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 sense of right
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In the novel I’m Not Scared‚ a devastatingly authentic portrayal of childhood‚ by the Italian author Niccolo Ammaniti‚ the isolated and poor world of Aqua Traverse appears to be profoundly immoral and wicked‚ however despite the adult cruelty and evilness‚ not all characters behave immorally. The novel protagonist‚ Michele Amitrano shows the real morality and courage when he saves Filippo Carducci and Teresa Amitrano‚ Michele’s’ mother‚ tried to stop the inhumane kidnapping‚ however she failed inexorably
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In the summer of 1978’s Italy‚ Niccolo Ammaniti’s I am not scared explores the darkness of the childhood imagining and the cruelty of reality. However‚ comparing these two we know it is complicated to work out which one is worse as they both make the story dark and dense. The reality in the story is created by the people who Michele love and respect‚ he has no control and no idea what is going to happen‚ that is one of the reasons why the reality is more horrible than the imagination made up by
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The parents in im not scared act badly. But we feel sympathy for them‚ discuss. Im not scared is not just about sympathy but ‚ plays a part in this novel whether or not to take Michele’s side of innocence or take the adults side of evil ‚ but also putting in perspective is kidnapping an innocent child right or wrong ‚to provide for a family or to provoke from another. However as the text shows there are no real loving bonds between these Italian families. But as the book progresses the more distant
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I’m Not Scared “I’m Not Scared” by Niccolo Ammaniti is a dramatic thriller in which the author portrays the contrasting themes of loyalty and betrayal with the use of symbolism and characterisation. “I’m Not Scared” is a dramatic tale set in a small Italian hamlet written in first person narrative. The protagonist in this novel is Michele‚ a 9 year old boy who accidentally stumbles upon a young boy who is being held ransom. Throughout the novel Michele visits and as the story progresses Michele
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Unit 1 Outcome 1 ‘Reading & Responding’ On completion of this unit the student should be able to identify and discuss key aspects of a set text‚ and to construct a response in written form Text ‘I’m Not Scared’ –Niccolo Ammaniti Mark Students will be awarded a mark out of 30 Duration 75 minutes (one period in class) SAC Task Details: * SAC will be in Week begining Friday 15 March * Students will be given two topics‚ they are to choose ONE and indicate it clearly on the
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I’m Not Scared is a coming of age text‚ written by Niccolo Ammaniti‚ and it is based on the journey of a young Michele Amitrano moving from childhood innocence to experience. Initially he is naïve and ignorant towards things that has no impact to his ‘perfect little world’‚ however‚ after encountering several events he changes his perspective. This takes form through the influences of his peers‚ adults and a reflection of himself. Among Michele’s peers there are several whom that mould the journey
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Although Michele experiences fear‚ he never lets his fear override his moral convictions. Discuss. In the novel ‘I’m Not Scared’ by Niccolo Ammaniti‚ depicts a sense of Michele’s ethical struggles and steady move towards good in the face of evil. Through experiences‚ some people’s values through the book are disintegrated through fear‚ whereas others‚ such as Michele’s rose above it‚ because of his concern for others and loyalty. Michele manages to do a whole lot better in ethical terms than the
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In Niccolo Ammaniti’s masterpiece‚ I’m Not Scared‚ we explore the plight of human endeavour against all odds. We learn of the climate and poverty that makes the inhabitants of Acqua Traverse victims of circumstance‚ and ultimately drives them to persecute other people in the continuous pursuit of money and exceptional livelihoods. Clearly‚ Michele is not the only victim in Ammaniti’s text‚ but it is through his endless determination to restore justice that ultimately demonstrates his morality‚ and
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Year 11 ESL V1EN011ZB Task for Monday Day 6 18 February 2013. Task A Write Chapter Summaries form Chapter 1-10 in class. You are expected to have read the novel I’m Not Scared. Chapter Summaries is to sum up the main points or the key events that had taken place in the novel. Please write each chapter summary in complete sentences and in paragraph form. 1. Summary of Chapter 1 -Pages 1- 1-41 * Chapter one is about the introduction of the main character‚ Maria‚ skull‚ Salvatore‚ Barbara
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