Themes
One theme throughout The Diary of Anne Frank was internal conflict. How did isolation from the world affect the minds of the group.
For the most part, it drove them insane. It caused several arguments as well as brought some people closer.
This group believed that what they called their Aryan race was more important than others. They believed that Jews, Roma ('gypsies'), black people and other ethnic groups were inferior to Aryans.
The Nazis
She's wise beyond her years, fun, caring, and outspoken. She was also devoted to her studies and wanted to be a writer.
Anne Frank
Who was the leader of Germany that essentially started WWII?
Adolf Hitler
Who does Mrs. Van Daan flirt with?
Mr. Frank
One theme throughout The Diary of Anne Frank is hope. Besides Anne, list an example of a character displaying hope in the play.
Answer may vary
How does the group handle the situation with Carl?
They offer him half of what he was asking for in case he did not actually know about them hiding.
He's the sole source of logic and cool-headedness in every single tough situation the group experiences in the Annex.
Mr. Frank
How did Anne Frank die?
How does Anne improve relationships during Hanukkah?
She gives everyone meaningful gifts that she creates herself.
One theme throughout The Diary of Anne Frank is generosity and greed. Give an example of generosity and an example of greed that occurred during the play.
Answer may very.
How does Dussel change up the dynamic of the annex?
He is another mouth to feed. He also starts a lot of arguments and conflicts.
She is mature and caring by encouraging Anne's relationship with Peter, and by not being bitter with Anne for having a close friend.
Margot
What happened to the German government after WWII?
It broke up into two parts. West Germany had a democracy and a free economy. East Germany had Communist rule and a state-run economy.
How does the relationship between Anne and Peter change throughout the play?
At first they did not get along and they hated that they were stuck together. Over the 2 year span of them together, they started to get along a lot better. They start to hang out and "date" so to speak.
One theme throughout The Diary of Anne Frank is that the worst of times brings out not only the worst but also the best in people. Provide an example of each from the play.
Answer may vary.
Mr. Van Daan was caught stealing from the food supply. How was this conflict resolved?
They got the information about the invasion and it lightened the mood. Everyone started apologizing for their actions.
Along with Miep, he risks his life to run Otto's business for him and keep the residents of the Annex safe. He brings news about the war, the situation of Jews in Holland, and other information.
Mr. Kraler
How did the Frank’s cover their tracks before going into hiding?
They deliberately left their home in a state of disarray. Breakfast dishes remained on the table, all the beds were unmade, and clothing and shoes lay scattered about. A notepad with an address in Switzerland lay on Mr. Frank's desk.
She is jealous that Anne has a purpose to wake up in the morning. She felt lonely.
Anne has a very different relationship with each of her parents. Compare and contrast her relationships with each.
Anne loves both of her parents but seeks comfort and knowledge from her father over her mother. Otto (Anne's father) and Anne have a unique relationship. They are both intellectual, and through their school lessons, Anne comes to have a different level of respect for Otto than for Edith (her mother). Anne and her mother have very little in common.