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Rough Draft Of Anne Frank's Diary

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Anne Frank's Diary is a widely read novel about life in hiding during the Holocaust from the point of view of a young Jewish girl. There is a strong debate on whether or not her diary should have been published due to the information within it. Otto Frank was right to publish Anne’s diary because she wanted to publish books about her diary, better mankind, and her diary was a historic document that deserved to be read. First, Anne always wanted to be an author and write about her time in hiding. Anne was an exceptional writer that wrote in great detail and had a passion for writing. Her father recognized her talent and made her dreams come true by publishing her diary to the world. On page 197 she wrote, “I must work, so as not to be a fool, …show more content…

Many people struggled to come to terms with what had happened, or simply did not understand how vast the harm truly was. When reading first hand accounts, it can help you process what happened and to sympathize with the victims. Many Jews refused to talk about their time under Nazi rule and have been left with permanent scars that never heal. First hand accounts benefit people in many ways by providing an authentic experience while having the raw emotions within (history skills). Anne’s diary provides a unique perspective of life in hiding, while providing vivid emotions in her writings. When her diary received the well deserved attention, Anne Frank house was made in honor of the families in hiding. Anne once said that she wanted to live on even after her death (180 Frank). Over a million people visit the museum yearly to learn about the history of the Holocaust (Anne Frank House). Anne’s legacy will continue to live on for many years to come and will educate millions of people each year. Anne’s diary is one of the most widely read Holocaust books today. As Anne Frank once wrote, “What is done cannot be undone, but one can prevent it from happening again” (Frank

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