Diary Of Anne Frank Research Paper

“The Diary of Anne Frank,” is written to provide the reader with information on how a daily battle of good vs evil can have an impact on one’s life. Anne and her family, as well as the Van Daans and Dussel hid in the attic, in attempt to protect their lives from the terrible dangers that lurked the streets during the Holocaust. In this scene, the author provided the reader with a vivid setting of the refugees celebrating Hanukkah, despite the terror they lived in as they feared for their lives. Anne had prepared gifts for everyone out of the little she had or could find, and presented them to each individual. They each expressed their surprise and overall happiness at the gesture Anne had done. “It isn’t new. It’s one that you’ve done. But I rubbed it all out, and if you wait a little and forget, you can do it all over again.”

It’s wonderful, Anne. Thank you. You’d never know it wasn’t new,” Margot expressed. Despite the difficulties they faced, some joy was still brought to their celebration, but the mood suddenly changed when they heard a crash downstairs, and their hearts were struck with immediate fear. The theme of good and evil was expressed when the author provided the audience with dialogue between Mr.Frank and Mrs.Van Daan.
Mr. Frank (in a whisper). No. I think they’ve gone.
Mrs. Van Daan. It’s the Green Police. They’ve found us.
Mr. Frank. If they had, they wouldn’t have left. They’d be up here by now.
Mrs. Van Daan. I know it’s the Green Police. They’ve gone to get help. That’s all. They’ll be back!
This shows the fear and tension each one had as they tried to discuss different possible scenarios. Immediately, the people began to rush about, nervously and anticipating the worse.
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