I'm Not Scared Misc Analysis

Ideas/Issues/Themes

Examples

Father/Son Conflict

Michelle’s discovery of the hostage has led his father in a panic. AS a supposed role model, he covers it up and tries to lead him onto the right path at life. However, the greater conflict is during the execution of Filippo but Michele’s father does not realise until it’s too late.

Deception is damaging

The death of Michele is significant tragedy that arise from this. Not only it has destroyed the gang’s ransom but Michele’s family. Furthermore, with no one able to support the family, Michele’s mother will have no job and money to support Maria. Bribes his son with “going to the beach” and to avoid the conversation topic.

Italian Background

Due to the long and disastrous history, revenge and bully is ingrained into generations of Italians, thereby explaining Sergio’s, Felice’s and Skull’s dominant nature.

Furthermore, tension between the north and south divide is another historical element that adds realism to this book.

Powerful attends to their own interest

Due to the powerful reign of Mussolini, his achieved great power that he exploited. As a consequence, he had created a calamity for the rest of Italy.

Powerful men work together illegally to later regret it

Sergio and his team regrets their botched attempt as they have reached a dead end.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Kids challenge immortality

The immortality of the parent’s logic has not affected them and Michele as a rebel who defies skulls and his father’ orders.

Frustration of poverty can corrupt people

The kidnap team who are frustrated of poverty has taken the anger on the rich shows the extent they are willing to go risk their lives to become rich.

Fear or peer pressure

Pressured by Felice’s squad, he is mocked and made fun of by his “poof” nature. Furthermore, Barbara fears peer pressure due to the punishments given by skull such as revealing taboo areas of the body.

Beauty of landscape can have undersides

The “pantone” shaped landscape signifies the innocence of the children and land while the “dark clouds” that “blend in” demonstrates the close proximity of the two opposing sides but the contrast in personality and trait.

Adolescent bravery and purity

The bravery expressed by Michele during Barbara’s punishment revealed his true nature of empathy and purity in his heart. Another instance is when he offers to save Filipino which goes against his dad’s wishes.

Hope in Darkness

Described as “guardian angel” by Filippo and gives him a hope to survive the ordeal.