Anne Frank Quotes

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The year 1943 was when everything started to tumble down and falling apart. It was World War II. Anne Frank and her family, the Van Danns, and all their friends are right in the middle of the Holocaust. While keeping safe, these families and friends are all there for each other when anything does not go as planned, or if they just need a smile. While analyzing the three parts of a story: the beginning, middle, and end; it becomes clear that, along with her family and friends, Anne has a true heart and helps others feel better in times of adversity. BEGINNING Just in the beginning of the book, Anne, her family members, and friends are always willing to try and cheer others up when they are feeling down. For example, “Mrs. Frank. I don’t mean …show more content…

What’s the use of telling you bad news…“ This quote shows significance because it shows that each character is supportive of one another and they are all willing to only bring the best of news to one another. Furthermore, This quote shows indirect characterization because it shows Mr. Kraler’s sympathy for having to bare all his friends and family with bad news before he even gets anything out. Based on this quote, it is obvious Mr. Kraler feels that because of everything that is going on, there needs to be some positive light shed onto the house. This quote shows how they dealt with adversity because Mr. Kraler tries to inform everyone about what takes place so they all know how to remain calm and handle the situation, even if that means to just ignore it for a little bit and move on with whatever it is they need to do to get their minds off of the current situation. Clearly, everyone in Anne's family and all of her friends has a kind …show more content…

For example, “Mrs. Van Dann (As he is opening it). What is it, Peter? Go on, show it! Anne (Excitedly). It’s a safety razor!“ The significance of this quote is that a little object, such as a safety razor, can go a long way and make someone's day. Moreover, this direct quote shows indirect characterization because it shares Anne’s very friendly personality and how hopeful she is for the smaller things in life. This quote shows how the characters handle adversity because it shows how most characters never take what they have for granted and appreciate the smaller possessions that would not mean much to people who are not going through the same difficulties. Another significant moment in Anne's life when they deal with adversity while staying positive. Another example of this is “Mrs. Van Dann. It’s been ages since I’ve seen a cake. Not since you brought us one last year….” The significance of this quote is, as said above, all children and parents are very grateful for everything given to them. Furthermore, his quote shows indirect characterization because it shows how grateful and pleased Mrs. Van Dann is, about the special things that mean a lot to her and all the other characters. This quote shows how each character faced adversity because they dealt with it by being grateful for what they have because they never knew when or what would be taken away from them. Clearly,

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