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Maturity In 'The Diary Of Anne Frank'

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Clarissa Eaton Mrs. Bailey Language Arts 05 April 2023 Anne Frank Maturity In “The Diary of Anne Frank” by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, Anne is a young teenage girl who shows significant maturity in Act One. In Act One Anne is faced with the very hard situation of being put into a secret hiding place due to her religion. As the Act progresses, she starts to understand her situation and comes to terms with what is happening around her. Overall, Anne Frank’s maturity has become evident by the end of Act One. At the beginning of Act One of “The Diary of Anne Frank”. Anne Frank is a childlike and naive teenage girl who was put into a secret hiding place due to her religion. Throughout the Act, Anne continuously did things like hide Mr. Van Daans pipe, Put on her friend Peter's clothes and tease others in the hideout. Anne also writes in a diary about her feelings and her life. The text states,“ Peter. Wait till I get you! Anne. I’m waiting! [Peter makes a lunge for her. They both fall to the floor. Peter pins her down, wrestling with her to get the shoes.] Don’t! Don’t! …show more content…

The text states,“ I only know it’s funny never to be able to go outdoors . . . never to breathe fresh air... . never to run and shout and jump. It’s the silence at night that frightens me the most. Every time I hear a creak in the house, or a step on the street outside, I’m sure they’re coming for us” (Goodrich & Hackett 734). This shows that she is starting to realize the extent of her situation. The text states,“ The air raids are getting worse. They come over day and night. The noise is terrifying. Pim says it should be music to our ears. The more planes, the sooner will come to the end of the war” (Goodrich & Hackett 737). This shows that she thinks less about her emotions and is more worried about the war and what is going on with the war and planes. In conclusion, Anne is showing great signs of

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