The truest evil in I’m Not Scared is poverty and what it forces people to do The novel “I’m Not Scared” illustrates the harsh‚ brutal and dangerous lives of people living in Acqua Traverse. Author Niccolo Ammaniti reveals how people in Acqua Traverse overcome their strongest adversary‚ poverty. Individuals who are poverty-stricken are motivated to act against their moral code to achieve a higher standard of living. Some will overcome this malicious force by acting against their moral conscience
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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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victory he remains behind to help his younger sister. This same sense of responsibility to the ethical is evident‚ when Michele breaks on oath to his father‚ even after the temptation of a new bike is before him‚ and returns to help the hopeless Filippo. A character who is of coarse being incarcerated by the adults of Aqua Traverse and the greed that rages within them. The tired‚ weary adults of Aqua Traverse provide a sublime example of how greed can get in the way of greater morality. In their
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tourist shops‚ good and bad restaurants‚ and shops for Aunt Milly and Uncle Bob. Close to Broadway are several old and historic wooden houses that are over priced and recently remodeled‚ and all are painted in pastel shades with chalk white trim. Filippo owned a rather large house on a comer‚ and it is unique for it has a couple of large trees‚ and they are the only trees on the block The house was recently painted a pale orange‚ the choice of Filippo’s current flame because she liked the way it complimented
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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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though you are filthy all over.’ ” (8.34-37). This sinner is found out to be Filippo Argenti‚ a political enemy of Dante. This may be the reason for Dante to act so harsh towards Argenti. It is also known that Filippo Argenti’s brother gained some of Dante’s land when it was confiscated (Martinez and Durling 136). This may have also added to the anger that Dante held towards the sinner. Later on in this interaction‚ Filippo Argenti is getting attacked by the other sinners in the water (8.58). This
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Michele’s naivety originates from his juvenile youth. He is inexperienced with the true nature of the real world. In compensation he uses his imagination to justify reasons. Initially Michele exhibits small snippets of maturity- protecting his sister‚ Filippo and Barbara. As the novel progresses Michele morphs into a more responsible person. He is able to make decisions well aware of the disastrous consequences. Michele behaves compassionately towards his sister Maria. He constantly protects her despite
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that’s why there was a knock on the door. Giacomo hates when the students come. Master was busy so he asked Giacomo to start setting things up and letting in the students‚ they insulted Giacomo. Tommaso tells Giacomo he has no parents and then he starts to wonder who his parents really are. Tommaso also tells Leonardo that Michelangelo is coming into town but Leonardo thinks he is bluffing. Just when the class begins to settle there is a knock at the door of four men and horses asking for master
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idea that people’s ability to be evil is also enhanced by people‚ especially men‚ feeling the need to prove themselves‚ to be brave and strong and powerful. This idea is demonstrated when Sergio is leading a meeting between the adults who captured Filippo and they are talking about what they should do. It is a pivotal scene because it is when Michele finally discovers what his father has to do with the boy in the hole. Fillipo’s mother appears on the television issuing a plea to Filippo’s captors to
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While playing in the countryside‚ ten-year-old Michele discovers Filippo‚ a boy chained to the ground at the bottom of a hole‚ being held for ransom. Filippo is confused and apathetic‚ and talks very little. The kidnappers have told him that he is dead and he believes it. Filippo appears to suffer from cotard delusion. He has been kept in the dark for months and therefore cannot stand much light now. Michele visits him regularly
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