The Diary Of A Young Girl Character Analysis

During WWII, Nazi parties led by Adolf Hitler systematically slaughtered millions of Jews in Europe. Work camps called concentration camps, were used to gas Jews or work them to death. Many have recorded the unspeakable horrors of this event, known as the Holocaust. The book, The Diary Of A Young Girl, by Anne Frank, offers a firsthand account of what happened to Anne and her family as they went into hiding for two years during the war. It is a record of Anne’s life in the annexe as well as her innermost thoughts during her time spend hiding. Additionally the move Life Is Beautiful, directed by Roberto Benigni, shows a fictional story of Guido, an Italian Jew, as he tries to shelter his young son from the horrors of their life in a concentration

Even when faced with adversity, these two people show us the importance of maintaining an optimistic outlook, as often it is the only thing that can keep you afloat. In the book The Diary of A Young Girl, by Anne Frank, the main character, Anne Frank, proves to be optimistic throughout her time hiding in the annexe. One time Anne displays optimism is when she learns about what is happening beyond the walls of the annexe. She sees countless men, women, and children being marched out of their homes and sent to concentration camps. But, she doesn’t get sad and instead thinks about how fortunate she is. She writes, “We are luckier

For example, in the concentration camp where they have been taken, Guido and his wife Dora are separated. Despite harsh rules, Guido tries to tell his wife that he is alive and well in any way he can. He sneaks over to the intercom and calls into it, “Bonjourno Principessa! I dreamt about you all night!” Jews all over the camp can hear his message, including Dora. When she hears it, her eyes light up and she knows Guido is there for her. Guido doesn’t know that his wife is still alive, but he is optimistic that she is and she can hear his message to know he is alive too, and to keep fighting. He is also optimistic that he will not get ccaught by one of the Nazi guards and face a severe punishment. Guido believes his wife’s happiness is more important than his own well-being, and is optimistic that his love is not in vain. Another time Guido is optimistic is when he sees his old friend, who is the doctor in the concentration camp and is not Jewish. Guido hopes the doctor will help him escape, and his hopes are heightened when the doctor tells Guido he needs to speak to him about something. But his optimism proves to be false when the doctor only wants Guido’s help with solving a riddle. He had no intention of risking anything more important than being stumped on the riddle. This proves Guido’s optimism