Characterization
The main character; energetic, stubborn, and childish
Anne Frank
A piece of literature that is meant to be performed in front of an audience
drama or play
Which two characters develop a romantic connection/friendship?
Peter and Anne
Which two characters bicker about money and personal wants/needs?
The Van Daans
What is Anne dressing up as Peter and example of?
Comic relief
Selfish, always wants more cigarettes and food
Mr. Van Daan
a division of an Act in a play
scene
Which character is more removed from the others; does not have a close relationship with anyone in the annex?
Mr. Dussel
What event causes Mrs. Frank to go into an outraged state that Otto had never seen her like?
Mr. Van Daan stealing food
What does Mrs. Van Daan's fur coat symbolize?
Her relationship with her father and the luxuries they had before going into hiding
Quiet, obedient, studious - doesn't cause conflict in the annex
Margot
when characters talk back and forth with each other
dialogue
Who is an example of the theme "people are really good at heart?"
Miep and Mr. Kraler
What do Mrs. Van Daan and Mr. Dussel argue about on New Years Day?
Who should cut the cake/food portioning
What is the purpose of Anne's diary entries in the play?
Provides Anne's inner feelings/perspectives, reminds the audience that the play is capturing the action of Anne's diary, and reveals news about what is going on outside of the annex
Shy and withdrawn, admits to not having any friends, but ends up making a friend in the annex
Peter
meant for actors, crew, and directors to show how to set up the stage, emotions/movement of actors, written in italics
stage directions
Which two characters have a strained relationship due to one wanting to be independent and the other wanting to be close?
Mrs. Frank and Anne
Why is Mr Dussel upset with Anne's nightmares? (must give BOTH reasons)
1) He wants to sleep
2) He is afraid they will get caught/found
Why does Mr. Frank say Anne puts him to shame?
she believed in the goodness of people when he was bitter toward the Nazis
Harsh, has conflicts with Anne because they share a room
Mr. Dussel
includes backdrops, structures, and furniture to help depict the time and place of the play
set
These two characters have totally opposite views on the world and women
Mr. Van Daan and Anne
"We don't need the Nazis to destroy us. We are destroying ourselves." What does this quote mean?
(Varies): They bicker, argue, fight, and distrust each other. This is eating away at any hope and dignity they are trying to maintain.
"For the past two years we have lived in fear. Now we can live in hope." What does Otto mean by this?
(Varies) Their fears of being captured have come true, but they are still free to hope.