Niccolo Ammaniti

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 support what he believes in. Secondly through Michele s realisation that the adult world is not as innocent as he first thought and the realisation that adults, in particular his father are capable of cruel violence. And finally through Michele s experiences with the fragility and virtue of trust. Throughout the story Michele is capable of standing up to his fears in order to support what he believes in.

Throughout I m not scared, Michele has to face many fears, both childish and real in order to support what he believes is right. One real fear that Michele had to face was standing up to Skull the leader of his group when he considered the forfeit given to Barbara to be unnecessary and harsh. When Michele stands up