Intro Set In the scorching summer of 1978 in the fictional village of Aqua Treverse‚ southern Italy. The novel Im Not Scared written by Niccolo Ammaniti‚ Portrays the life of a nine-year-old Italian boy Michele who lives with his younger sister Maria and his mother and father. Michele ponders upon an abducted‚ young boy of similar age who is chained up in a hovel. Throughout certain experiences and numerous occurrences during his eventful summer such as the revelation of his secret regarding Fillipo
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mother of crime.” (Marcus Aurelius) Contrary to the chrome yellow of the boundless wheat fields is the darkness of poverty in which the hamlet of Acqua Traverse is wreathed. Niccolo Ammanity consummately describes the pervasive poverty of the place “forgotten by God and man” throughout this enthralling novel “I’m not scared”. The villagers do not only fall victim to poverty‚ but also to the subsequent fears with which they are afflicted after committing the crime – kidnapping a boy of a wealthy family
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Southern Italy in 1978‚ in the novel I’m Not Scared by Niccolo Ammaniti. Pino Amitrano is portrayed as the villain who committed a crime and betrayed his son by not telling him that he kidnapped Filippo in the first place. Pino was a man who loved his family heartedly‚ yet somehow he was overcome by greed and fear which prompted him to do terrible and unforgettable things which made him evil. Thorough the novel it was enabling Pino to commit an evil sin of kidnapping Filippo and later attempting
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I’m not scared reveals how poverty and ignorance can lead to the erosion of moral values. Niccolo Ammaniti’s coming of age novel examines how poverty and ignorance can lead to the erosion of moral values‚ yet also shows how people can act with compassion and love. The kidnapping of Filippo is cruel and inhumane brought about by desperation‚ poor choices and a lack of thought about the consequences. Many adults act in ways that are ‘immoral’ yet Michele’s moral development‚ independent to his father
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Im NOT scared QUESTIONS 1. Micheles group: · Maria micheles sister‚ little follower‚ copy cat · Skull oldest group member (aged 12)‚ chief‚ gives orders‚ strong‚ brave · Salvatore micheles best friend‚ wealthy‚ kept to himself · Barbara fat · Michele standstill‚ nine years old 2. The children filled their days with riding bikes‚ playing football‚ steal-the-flag‚ one-two-three-star and lounging around doing nothing. 3. Acqua traverse consists of a welcome sign painted blue displaying
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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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“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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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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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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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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