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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I’m Not Scared is a coming of age text‚ written by Niccolo Ammaniti‚ and it is based on the journey of a young Michele Amitrano moving from childhood innocence to experience. Initially he is naïve and ignorant towards things that has no impact to his ‘perfect little world’‚ however‚ after encountering several events he changes his perspective. This takes form through the influences of his peers‚ adults and a reflection of himself. Among Michele’s peers there are several whom that mould the journey
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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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have read the novel I’m Not Scared. Chapter Summaries is to sum up the main points or the key events that had taken place in the novel. Please write each chapter summary in complete sentences and in paragraph form. 1. Summary of Chapter 1 -Pages 1- 1-41 * Chapter one is about the introduction of the main character‚ Maria‚ skull‚ Salvatore‚ Barbara and me Michele. * They are playing in the field of a hot summer ‚ having a racing running up the hill ‚ and Michele lose the racing because
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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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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 to his friend Salvador. Along with accepting the bribe from his father Pino and realising
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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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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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Southern Italy in 1978‚ in the novel I’m Not Scared by Niccolo Ammaniti. Pino Amitrano is portrayed as the villain who committed a crime and betrayed his son by not telling him that he kidnapped Filippo in the first place. Pino was a man who loved his family heartedly‚ yet somehow he was overcome by greed and fear which prompted him to do terrible and unforgettable things which made him evil. Thorough the novel it was enabling Pino to commit an evil sin of kidnapping Filippo and later attempting
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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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