Character Relationships
This character's decision to sell her fur coat causes a major argument.
Who is Mrs. Van Daan?
The fear of being discovered is heightened by this man's demand for more money.
Who is Carl (the worker/thief)?
Anne hopes to pursue this career after the war
What is a journalist/writer?
Peter is worried about the disappearance of this character.
Who is Mouschi (his cat)?
At the beginning of Act II, Anne mentions this change in herself
What is she is growing up?
Despite initial conflicts, a more tender relationship develops between Anne and this other resident of the annex.
Who is Peter Van Daan?
This commodity becomes the focus of a major conflict, highlighting the stress of confinement.
What is food (bread)?
Peter expresses a wish to work in this setting.
What is a farm?
The characters fear this will happen if the thief is not paid.
What is being discovered/arrested?
The group's rations are cut because of this event.
What is the arrest of the people who provided the ration books?
This character's actions lead to suspicion of stealing food.
Who is Mr. Van Daan?
The residents of the annex must deal with the tension caused by this external event.
What is the news of the war/invasion?
Despite the dire circumstances, the residents hold onto this hope for the new year.
What is peace?
This event causes Margot to express a wish for the end to come
What is Mr. Kraler's news about the blackmail?
This becomes a symbol of the dwindling resources and increasing desperation
What is the cake?
The relationship between Anne and her mother is strained, but Anne directs her anger more at the adults in general for this.
What is "the war" or "the situation they are in"?
Confined living leads to arguments about the distribution of this item.
What is cake?
Anne maintains this belief about people, even amidst the horrors they are experiencing.
What is that people are good at heart?
Ultimately, the residents of the annex lose this
What is their freedom/
Peter's room undergoes this change, indicating his growing affection for Anne.
This character comforts Mrs. Frank after the argument about Mr. Van Daan's actions.
Who is Anne?
This character's initial denial about taking extra food is eventually revealed as untrue
Who is Mr. Van Daan?
Anne describes this as something wonderful that is happening to her.
What is growing up/becoming a woman?
This sound in the office below causes great anxiety among the residents of the annex.
What is the ringing of the telephone?
This character's health declines, adding to the tension and worry
Who is Mr. Kraler?