Themes and Insights from "The Diary of Anne Frank

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Explore themes of resilience, maintaining hope in adversity, and the complexities of human nature as seen in "The Diary of Anne Frank." Delve into how characters cope with suffering, reflect on the power of positive attitude, and ponder larger ideas about life and parenting.

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The Diary of Anne Frank "What sustains people in times of suffering and difficultly?"

Theme questions Anne resist feelings of despair at being isolated from the outdoors and friends and being confined to a small space. How does she encourage herself and keep her attitude positive? Act 1

Sentence Frame To maintain a positive attitude Anne...

Theme Question What larger point or theme about life might Anne's attitude express?

Sentence Frame Anne's attitude suggests that ...people...

Contrast Compare Mr. Frank's and Mr. Van Daan's reaction to the arrival of Albert Dussell. Mr. Frank is ... On the other hand, Mr. Van Daan is Act 2 Scene 3 page 238

Contrast How would you describe Anne in this scene? What is Dussell like in contrast? While Anne is..., Mr. Dussell is... Act 1 Scene 3

Theme "There is little we parents can do to help our children. We can only try to set a good example...point the way. The rest you must do yourself. You must build your own character" Mr. Frank Act 1 Scene 3 page 247

Theme What larger idea or theme might the authors be expressing in Mr. Frank's reply to Anne's cry for help? Is Mr. Frank setting a good example for Anne?

Sentence frames Mr. Franks comments is saying... Mr. Franks comments suggests... Mr. Franks comments reveal...

Theme The occupants of the annex have just shared a wonderful holiday. What theme do you think the author had in mind by including this scene of happiness, sharing, and good will? Act 1 Scene 3 page 252

Sentence Frames The author included this scene to suggest...

Character Developement Anne is a dynamic character; that is she changes in the course of the play. How does she hurt her mother in scene 4? How do her gifts for her mother and Peter show that she has changed?

Sentence Frames In scene four, Anne hurt her mother by... Anne's gifts to her mother and Peter show...

Character Development Both Peter and Anne are dynamic characters. in the year since they first met and began living in close quarters, how have they changed in relation to each other? Act 2 Scene 1 pg 264

Sentence Frames Anne and Peter have both... Instead of being...,Peter now...

Compare and Contrast What does this conversation reveal about the contrasting of Anne and Mrs. Frank? In this scene, what seems to be most important to each character? Act 2 Scene 2 page 267

Sentence Frames Mrs. Frank is ... She seems to most value... Anne, meanwhile, is... She seems to value...

Theme "...For myself life has become much more pleasant. I often go to Peter's room after supper. Oh, don't think I am in love, because I'm not. But it does make life more bearable to have someone with whom you can exchange views..." (271)

Theme What theme might Anne's speech express?

Sentence Frames Anne comments suggests... Anne is saying...

Theme " We don't need Nazis to destroy us" - Mr. Frank (273)

Theme What message about life do you think Mr. Frank's statements express?

Sentence frames Mr. Frank's statement suggests that... Mr. Franks means...

Theme " I know it is terrible, trying to have any faith...when poeple are doing such horrible...but you know what I sometimes think? I think the world maybe going through a phase, the way I was with mother. It'll pass, maybe not for hundreds of years, but someday... I still believe in spite of everything, that people are really good at heart."-- Anne (279)

Theme What idea about life is suggested in Anne's words? Do you agree?

Sentence Frame Anne means... Anne's words suggests... I do agree because... I do not agree because...

Character development "Anne stands holding her school satchel looking over her at her father and mother with soft, reassuring smile. She is no longer a child, but a woman with courage to meet what ever is ahead" (280)