Imagine that you are a young teenage girl trapped in a small, tight, dark room. Nazi Germany has taken over your land, and now you have go into hiding. You and seven others live in this same room together for over two years until you all eventually get caught. Anne Frank was in this exact situation, but she still had lots of faith. Despite their hardships, Anne Frank and her family give many examples of the power of hope. To begin with, Peter and Anne's relationship show a great example of hope. At first, Anne doesn't like Peter when she first meets him. She says that she wishes Peter were a girl instead of a boy. She even argues with Peter often. However, in the second part of the play, Anne's feelings change, and she falls in love with Peter. This suggests that Anne is having more hope and trust in Peter. Anne talks to Peter in his room and …show more content…
At first, Mr. and Mrs. Frank were upset because they caught Mr. Van Daan stealing food. Mrs. Frank gets angry and threatens to kick out the Van Daans. Despite this drama, they recieve good news from Miep. They learn that the Allies have landed at the coast of Normandy. The Annex celebrates. This demonstrates that even when it feels like it, not all hope may be lost. Another way this scene shows hope is how Mrs. Frank and Mr. Van Daan feel about eachother when they celebrate. Mrs. Frank feels guilty about yelling at Mr. Van Daan, and Mr. Van Daan regrets stealing food. In the end, they forgive eachother. This shows that they are both more hopeful about their situation and in eachother. Lastly, another way this scene shows hope is through Anne's soliloquy. Anne starts off by talking about the positives in her life, such as the invasion, and then the negatives, such as the Gestapo finding the radio. Despite the things happening in her life, she keeps her spirits up and tries to look on the bright side of