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 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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Oral Presentation – I’M NOT SCARED 1. Setting – Where does the action take place? Why? Does the setting have a symbolic meaning? Discuss the five main settings- Aqua Traverse‚ the valley and farmhouse‚ Filippo’s hiding place‚ Melichetti’s farm‚ the Gravina. Setting: The main setting of the novel was Acqua Traverse‚ but the main setting of the whole novel was Filippos hiding spot. Symbolic Meaning: Knowing that Michele used to ride his dads bike‚ it makes the reader think that his family is
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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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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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behaviours‚ attitudes‚ and traditions that exist within large groups of people. So basically the same. 3. What are ‘norms’ and why are they important? The norm is the type of behaviour or way of doing something that is accepted by the society you are in. 4. What does it mean to have a normative view of society? Normative means relating to an ideal standard or model‚ so a standard view of society‚ expecting the norm in society. 5. How do norms vary between cultures? It is same thing like asking why
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“I’m Not Scared” is a novel written by Niccolò Ammaniti which is set in the 1970s; in a small Southern Italy town called Acqua Traverse‚ going through a sizzling summer. I’m not scared presents fears and morals in a way where they are intertwined with each other. In the face of fear‚ you still have to be able to make the right‚ moral decision. Michele and Skull are two very different characters with different stances on their morals and what they consider to be crossing the line. This line‚ is quite
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I’m Not Scared: Chapter Questions Chapter 1 pp. 1-41 1. Acqua Traverse has a very farm like setting‚ with a heap of livestock and things such a vegetables growing. It was a countryside setting. Acqua Traverse is very desolate during the day‚ only the children venture outside as it is summer and is extremely hot. The adults stay inside during the day to escape the heat. It seems as if most people in Acqua Traverse know each other as well. I feel as if Acqua Traverse is your typical countryside
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I’m Not Scared “I’m Not Scared” by Niccolo Ammaniti is a dramatic thriller in which the author portrays the contrasting themes of loyalty and betrayal with the use of symbolism and characterisation. “I’m Not Scared” is a dramatic tale set in a small Italian hamlet written in first person narrative. The protagonist in this novel is Michele‚ a 9 year old boy who accidentally stumbles upon a young boy who is being held ransom. Throughout the novel Michele visits and as the story progresses Michele
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This film is an incredibly rich teaching resource that lends itself to enhancing the visual literacy of senior students. It has won numerous awards‚ including two for cinematography‚ and as such has great merit for teaching students about effective uses of visual techniques and film conventions. The Italian director‚ the auteur Salvatores‚ has made a film that is extraordinarily compelling: in terms of cinematography‚ almost any random pause of the film would depict an incredible use of camera angle
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