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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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 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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upon a time‚ there was a girl I knew with brown hair and blue eyes. When she smiled‚ I smiled. When she cried‚ I cried. Every single thing that happened to me that mattered‚ in some way had to do with her. She was my pillar when I was falling‚ strong and concrete. She’d never leave my side until I was sturdy and standing tall. Years ago‚ we made a promise to each other that no matter what happens‚ we would always be best friend regardless of the distance between us. I still remember‚ it all started
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Rojas‚ 1 Ms. Verdorosa English H 9 P.2 1/30/15 “Where I’m from” I am from the old chair in the lonely corner who nobody pays attention to‚ From family pictures and the rich smell of coffee. I am from the bird that flies free and without worries‚ Sea breeze and cinnamon. I am from the tulip that blossoms whenever it wants. The deformed tree that grew up along with me in my porch‚ Whose long limbs I remember As if it they were my own. I’m from celebrations and really long nights
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I’m thankful that I’m currently enrolled at Thomas Nelson Community College‚ graduated from high school‚ and my family is supporting me through college. I’m thankful that I enrolled at TNCC. Honestly‚ TNCC wasn’t my first choice and I had reasons why I didn’t want to go. My first reason why I didn’t want to go to TNCC because I knew it would take me two buses
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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 and holding him to ransom. Fears are correspondingly intertwined with
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Critique of the “Scared Straight Program” The program established in the 1970s‚ called Scared Straight is used throughout the United States as a means of deterring juvenile crime. This program consists of youth that are at risk visiting adult prisons‚ the youth then have contact with prisoners to hear about the life and reality of being locked up from inmates (Slowikowski‚ 2011). The programs can involve tours of the facility‚ living the life of a prisoner for a full day‚ aggressive “in-your-face”
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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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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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