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    Im Not Scared

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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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    In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird‚ loss of innocence is seen specifically with the characters of Jem Finch and Boo Radley. For Jem‚ who has watched his father try cases for many years‚ he believes that in court‚ justice prevails. He believes completely that Tom Robinson will be found innocent because Atticus has been able to provide reasonable doubt: Tom could not have beaten Mayella because he has no use of his left arm. However‚ justice is not served in the court trial: prejudice and bigotry

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    March 17‚ 2013 Assignment #2 The Loss of Innocence Crime is an interesting aspect of our every day society. People choose to commit crimes for various motives and intentions. One thing that will always go hand-in-hand with the concept of crime is the idea of innocence. Innocence is something that we are born with and something that we slowly loose as we mature and learn. In the event of a crime‚ someone is always guaranteed to experience a loss of innocence whether it is the person committing

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    Lord of the Flies by William Golding‚ explores the idea of the loss of innocence. Throughout the novel‚ many characters succumb to their savage instincts. Golding expresses his overwhelmingly pessimistic beliefs that in the absence of civilization human nature loses and resorts to animalistic behavior. Golding’s idea of the emergence of inner evil when structured society is vacant‚ is emphasized numerous times throughout the text. “He found himself understanding the wearisomeness of this life‚

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    In “The Flowers” by Alice Walker‚ she portrays the main character’s loss of innocence through symbolism. Myop starts off as a girl that is oblivious to the harsh reality and at the end of the short story‚ she is more aware of her surroundings. She matures due to her experience. Flowers and summer symbolize both innocence and how she gains experience. Symbols of being naive and unmindful are used throughout the short story. “She was ten‚ and nothing existed for her but her song‚ the stick clutched

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    Stephen King’s The Body‚ is a short novella about four boy’s who embark on a journey to search for a dead body‚ that will determine whether or not they’re capable of losing their childhood innocence. Throughout the boys journey they come across many life threatening situations‚ which forces them to use survival instincts‚ that corresponds to their true personalities. The unique ways in which the boys handled the situations put forth in front of them‚ foreshadows whom they truly are as well as their

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    I Was Never so Scared...

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    I looked up at the black sky. I hadn’t intended to be out this late. The sun had set‚ and the empty road ahead had no streetlights. I knew I was in for a dark journey home. I had decided that by traveling through the forest would be the quickest way home. Minutes passed‚ yet it seemed like hours and days. The farther I traveled into the forest‚ the darker it seemed to get. It was very hard to even take a breath due to the stifling air. The only sound familiar to me was the quickening beat of my own

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    How far do you agree that instability in the Gulf Region in the period 1979-2001 was primarily caused by the actions of the Iraqi Government? The Iraqi government in the period from 1979 to 2001 was under the control of the Ba’ath Party and lead by Saddam Hussein‚ a Sunni Muslim whereas most of Iraq is Shiite Muslim. Hussein took control-as in became President of Iraq-in 1979‚ following the resignation of his predecessor‚ under claims of poor health. The main countries in this Gulf region may be

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    10 Things I Hate About You

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    10 Things I Hate About You 1. Some elements of the stills that tell us that ’10 Things I Hate About You’ is a teen movie are: • Kat and Pat staring at each other – angry confrontations between two (moody) teens • Ms Perky - disapproving or disappointed adults‚ most likely teachers and parents • Cameron and Bianca together – ‘young love’ • Teenagers are predominant in all stills • Grungy rock bands and emphasis on music – rebellion and hobbies • The prom – stereotypical of films involving

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    I’m Not Scared

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    Niccolo Ammanitis ‘I’m not scared’‚ illustrates the life of a young boy named Michele Amitrano who has to deal with issues that are not a common occurrence for a 10-year-old boy. Throughout the story we witness Michele journey from childhood innocence into a maturity beyond his years. This is evident through Michele’s ability to stand up to his fears in order to support what he believes in. Throughout I’m not scared‚ Michele has to face many fears‚ both childish and real in order to stand for what

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