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 ( How does Ammaniti convey the courage of Michele?) Ammaniti Niccolo is an author who wrote an extraordinary book called "I’m not scared‚" this book Is based in the year 1976 about a boy named Michele from Aqua Traverse Luciginano (Southern Italy) who goes on the greatest and biggest adventure of his life to face evil‚ where we get to experience Ammaniti experiment with the playful and volatile world of childhood and give us an insight on what it would be like to be in Michelles shoes
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“I’m Not Scared” by Niccolo Amminiti. The title of the novel is ironic because it means a denial of fear‚ but is contradicted by experiences of characters‚ especially Michele. Michele says “I’m not scared of anything”. When in fact he is scared of many things. Most of which are imaginary such as ogres‚ monster‚ witches and so on. When he finds Filippo in the hole and who put him there‚ Michele’s fear gain a more realistic basis. However‚ even though Michele know he has a right to be afraid‚ he is
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Nicolo Ammaniti’s coming of age novel‚ ‘I’m not scared’‚ emphasises people’s capacity for evil and self-destruction however it also demonstrates certain people’s ability to show compassion and selflessness. Michele learns that cruelty exists in the real world and not just in his imagination when his father tells him that: “It’s men you should be afraid of‚ not monsters.” Bullying and poverty‚ which are explored throughout the novel‚ also illustrate man’s ability to be evil and to cause self-destruction;
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Practice Essay If all my friends were to jump off a bridge‚ I wouldn’t follow. Id be at the bottom to catch them when they fall. This quote reflects friendship and loyalty in an almost perfect way and never has a quote been falser than in Aqua Traverse where friendship and loyalty are non-existent for the residents. In Niccolo Ammaniti’s thriller novel I’m not scared the characters that are portrayed are shown to be Un-loyal and some of them worst friends Imaginable. The children inhabitants of
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Fear is one of the most incapacitating and destructive emotions I’m Not Scared demonstrates. As well as the human potential to do evil things in life for self-gain. Ammaniti shows us this through characters in the text that commit cruel and violent acts. He also shows us that not all men can be cruel and selfish‚ through the character of Michele‚ who shows bravery‚ compassion and goodness. From the very beginning of the novel we are alerted to the fact that humans can be very cruel‚ yet equally
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In southern 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
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Topic: I’m not scared‚’ is a rites of passage novel which charts Michele’s journey from innocence into a maturity beyond his years. Niccolo Ammaniti’s I’m not scared‚’ charts the life of a young boy named Michele Amitrano who has to deal with issues that are not a common occurrence of a 9yr old boy. Throughout the story we witness Michele’s journey from childhood innocence into a maturity beyond his years. This is evident firstly through Michele’s ability to stand up to his fears in order to
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