Diary of Anne Frank section one Flashcards
The play opens in November 1945 indicating
that World War II is officially over.
Flashback-
the transition from the opening of the play to Anne’s voice-over.
“This isn’t the black market, Mrs. Frank. This is what we call the white market…” –Mr. Kraler.
It is implied that they are helping others who are persecuted.
Anne can’t throw away the Star of David she cut off her clothes because
it represents a part of her.
she realizes the grave situation of hiding
When Anne can’t go downstairs to the office for a pencil
Mrs. Frank attempts to stop Anne from answering back to the Van Daans.
Early conflict
Anne is more what the Margot
Anne is more opinionated and gets in more trouble
Mrs. Van Daan seemed to side with Anne and didn’t reprimand Anne’s behavior before the spilling of the milk.
However, it is ironic that Mrs. Van Daan was angry with Anne for spilling milk on her fur coat.
“I’m not afraid that anyone is going to walk all over you, Anne. I’m afraid for other people, that you’ll walk on them.”
Mrs.Frank is worried about Anne
even though Mrs. Frank and Mr. Van Daan object to having Mr. Dussel join the Annex.
Mr. Frank is willing to make sacrifices in order to save others
Anne’s reaction to her nightmare demonstrates
foreshadowing.
There is so little that we parents can do to help our children. We can only try to set a good example.
Mr. Frank. Mr. Frank says that final decisions must be made by the child.
she has a growing sensitivity to other people’s feelings when
Anne defends Peter’s cat to Mr. Van Daan
It is important for the characters in the play to celebrate Hanukkah in the secret Annex because
it gives them a chance to unite in prayer and remember their faith.
Anne gives Hanukkah presents to everyone
Anne trying to lift everyone’s spirit.
We hear two soldiers singing ‘Lili Marlene.’ A girl’s high giggle is heard coming closer and then fading in the distance.” The mood of this scene contrasts the general feelings of the characters who are in hiding because
the outside scene shows happiness and fun.
The significance that we hear the soldiers and a girl’s giggling outside is
they are happy outside while the people in the annex are inside having nightmares.
Anne’s reaction to her nightmare of being taken away demonstrates
foreshadowing of what will become of them.
The manner in which the group sings the Hanukkah song at the end of Scene 5 displays
the characters being hopeful
In the crisis following the lampshade, Mr. Frank’s actions can best be described as
him being the most logical thinker.
