“I’m Not Scared”‚ written by Niccolo Ammaniti‚ is a tale about Michele‚ a nine year old boy who lives in the small Italian town of Acqua Traverse where he stumbles upon a hole which has a shocking discovery in it. This unknowingly throws Michele into a world of danger. How great is this danger? It’s dangerous enough that everyone becomes a victim of one type or another. Filippo‚ the kidnapped boy‚ is a victim of kidnap. Michele‚ the protagonist‚ is a victim of bribery and violence. Papa‚ Michele’s
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Niccolo Machiavelli’s The Prince‚ also known as Il principe‚ is a short treatise for Renaissance leaders on how to acquire and maintain political power (Kuiper‚ “The Prince”). It is a reflection of his political experience‚ a collection of advice Machiavelli had learned over the course of his political career. This essay will first explain and analyze the key ideas of The Prince and Machiavelli’s method of expression before putting the book in the larger context of the Renaissance and its contemporary
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The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli Leadership and Human nature Abdelhay Aboushaban Northern Virginia Community College Author’s Note: Your name‚ Department‚ University This paper is a partial fulfillment for the subject ________‚ under Professor ________. Leadership and Human nature For Machiavelli‚ a genuine leader is the leader that is often feared by people. Therefore‚ a good relationship between a leader and his people is the one that is never equal – the leader
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weekend I play soccer and now it has just become a routine. One the car ride Before each game my mom asks if I had any goals for the game and simply tell her that I want to score. She responds the same way every time‚ she says just work hard that’s all I care about. After 5 soccer seasons‚ I realize that simple statement is a great foundation to life. I believe that hard work holds up the foundation of the world. This year I decided not to play football‚ not because I hate it but‚ because I wanted
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Uncle Joseph couldn’t speak for a while‚ but that did not stop him from supporting and caring for his family and community. I think the way Edwidge told her story about her life was very expressing. She described all the events so good‚ that I could picture it in my head. Through her words‚ I felt that Uncle Joseph was a strong man that did not let anything bring him down. He stood up for what he believed. He always managed to help other people. For example he took care of his niece and nephew for
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ladies and gentlemen‚ my name is Spencer and I have decided that today I will speak up on the issue of racism and its effects on our society‚ this will be done through analysing a poem’s influences‚ ideas and implications. This is because poetry is a form of art and it is important to celebrate and study the abstract ideas and creative use of language that poets use to portray their stories or opinions on society. The poem “I’m not racist but” is what I have decided to analyse as it is one of the
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more sympathetic to Mayotte because in the world she lives in being black is a life with no hope and dreams. But when you look at white people there’s economic privilege and a life without constant fear. Although I disagree in the way she is living her life trying to just find whiteness I do sympathize with her because she is a witness to two different worlds and is trying to find the easy way out. Mayotte is a product of the times she lives in and just wants the things that come with being white
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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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What can you do when it all drains Down there‚ you go always See if I care faded Down‚ don’t you know where I’ll be ’Cuz I’m here‚ on my own Waiting‚ when I’m waiting (don’t you know) I’ve been here before‚ and I don’t care where I’m going So I’ll stay... When you walk don’t leave a note Just put your hands on the back door When you talk it’s just a joke Just know‚ I can’t take it anymore Down there‚ you go always See if I care faded Down‚ don’t you know where I’ll be ’Cuz I’m here‚ on my own
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1. Look up Machiavelli. What were the circumstances surrounding his writing of The Prince‚ i.e. why did he write it? Niccolò Machiavelli was a diplomat for 14 years in Italy’s Florentine Republic during the Medici family’s exile. The young Niccolò Machiavelli became a diplomat after the temporary fall of Florence’s ruling Medici family in 1494. During this time he earned a reputation for deviousness. When the Medici family returned to power in 1512‚ he was found to be involved in an unsuccessful
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