Understanding the Historical Context of "The Diary of Anne Frank
The play "The Diary of Anne Frank" is based on the true story of a young Jewish girl named Anne Frank during the Holocaust in World War II. Through analyzing the play, students explore the significant historical event of the Holocaust, where millions of Jews were systematically persecuted and killed by the Nazis. The story unfolds as Anne and her family hide in a secret annex to escape the horrors of the war. The play provides a poignant portrayal of the human spirit amidst adversity and the impact of historical events on individuals.
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The Diary of Anne Frank (the play) Week 1 UNIT GOAL: TSWBAT analyze a play in order to understand a significantly historical event.
Notes on the Holocaust & the play The play is based on the novel, "Diary of a Young Girl," published in 1947. Anne's Diary begins in 1942. Anne is 13 years old-3 weeks before she goes into hiding. Germany, WWII (1938- 1945) Hitler ruled Germany 1933-1945 Allied powers (U.S., U.K., France, and Soviet Union) vs. Axis Powers (Germany, Italy, Japan)
Notes on the Holocaust and the play Holocaust:Germany's deliberate attempt, under Hitler's rule, to exterminate all Jews in Europe... Killed over 6 million Jews. Weapons: Starvation, Torture, Dehumanization... Hitler wanted to rid Germany of everyone not of the Aryan race (blond hair, blue eyes)
Notes on the Holocaust and the play SS = Hitler's personal elite body guards, did most of killings ordered by Hitler Gestapo = Branch of the SS Star of David: symbol of Jewish Faith Nazi = Anti-Jew Swastika = Nazi symbol
Characters: 1. Anne Frank 2. Margot Frank: her older sister 3. Mr. Frank: their father 4. Mrs. Frank: their mother 5. Miep: worker in Mr. Frank s business; Dutch
Characters: 6. Peter Van Daan 7. Mr. Van Daan: his father 8. Mrs. Van Daan: his mother 9. Mr. Dussel: a dentist 10. Mr. Kraler: worker in Mr. Frank s business; Dutch
Bellwork: Wednesday, 12/4/13 Take out your portfolios and title a new sheet of paper Journal Entry #1. Read and Answer the following: Pretend you had one hour to prepare to go into hiding. You can NEVER return to your home. You cannot carry a suitcase; it would be obvious you were going into hiding. It is winter; therefore, it is VERY cold outside and there is limited food where you are going. What items would you take with you? How would you disguise these items and how would you carry them?
Vocabulary Terms (The Diary of Anne Frank) conspicuous adj.: noticeable. The Nazis required all Jews to wear a conspicuous yellow Star of David on their clothing. unabashed adj.: unembarrassed. Anne s unabashed comments sometimes embarrassed her mother. loathe v.: hate. Anne loathed having her mother treat her like a baby. indignantly adv.: with anger caused by something felt to be unjust. Anne indignantly claimed she had not been rude. fortify v.: strengthen. Mr. Dussel took pills to fortify himself. zeal n.: great enthusiasm; devotion to a cause. The Maccabees showed great zeal in their fight against tyranny. tyranny n.: cruel and unjust use of power. The Maccabees fight against tyranny and oppression two thousand years ago still inspires people today.
Vocabulary Terms, continued gingerly adv.: cautiously. Peter held Anne s gift gingerly, afraid it might jump out and hit him. ostentatiously adv.: in a showy way. Peter held his coat ostentatiously to pretend he was hiding his cat there. appalled v. used as adj.: horrified. Dussel s alarming news was met with a moment of appalled silence. disgruntled v. used as adj.: displeased; annoyed. Mr. Dussel, disgruntled, listened to the conversation. inarticulate adj.: unable to speak. Peter was so furious at Dussel that he became inarticulate. forlorn adj.: abandoned and lonely. Dussel felt forlorn when Peter and Anne both closed their doors on him. animation n.: liveliness. Anne s animation could both delight and annoy her family. remorse n.: deep feeling of guilt. Mrs. Frank felt remorse for her angry outburst.
Numbered Heads Together page 395 Review of Act I, Scenes 1-3 1. A flashback interrupts a story to take you back to earlier times and events. Most of this play is told in an extended flashback, framed by the opening and closing scenes. Where in Scene 1 does the flashback begin? What do we learn about the characters and their basic situation before the flashback begins? 2. When does Anne begin to understand what going into hiding will mean? Describe some of the ways life in the Secret Annex is different from life outside.
Numbered Heads Together 3. Sounds from outside the Secret Annex play an important part in the play. Some remind us of ordinary life in the city. Others punctuate the scene with reminders of the danger outside. List four of the sounds heard so far. Which sounds are pleasant? Which are threatening? 4. List the conflicts that have developed among the characters by the end of Scene 3. Why are these conflicts dangerous for the people in the Secret Annex? What other conflicts do you predict might arise?
Quiz: Act I, Scenes 1-3 (pg.486) Answer the following in COMPLETE sentences. Cite textual evidence to support your responses. (5 points each for a total of 25 points) 1. How old was Anne when she began her diary? 2. What is the W.C. that is referred to in the Hiding Place? 3. Who brings supplies to the group in hiding? 4. What is Anne's nickname for her father? 5. What animal is in hiding with the families?
