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Genealogy In Anne Frank's The Diary Of A Young Girl

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The mind of a young girl, or anyone for that matter, in hiding requires a sense of catharsis in which to survive years of solitude; even among many people. In the case of Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl, one of her saving graces is amidst her studies. Whether, Anne was aware of her metal reasoning behind her obsession or not; she utilized her studies of mythology and genealogy to make it through her days. As the black sheep of the family, Anne never really felt as though she fit within her family dynamic. These specific subjects of study assisted Anne with the properties of many styles of family dynamics. The study of mythology is a bridge for Anne between a fairy tale and “history” of sorts. Whereas, genealogy assisted in grounding
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