Anne Frank Thesis

The diary of Anne Frank is about a jewish girl who documented her time in a diary while she was in hiding during WW2. Anne and her family went in hiding with the Van Daans and were later joined by Mr Dussel. They went hiding in an attic apartment behind Mr Frank's office because Hitler came in power and his goal was to “purify” Germany from jews. They went hiding in early July 1942 after Margot Frank received a letter ordering her to report to a work camp in Germany. The Frank family was very loyal and let the Van Daans stay with them, who weren't very grateful people. Miep and Mr Kraler were non jewish who worked for Mr Frank's business. Miep and Mr Kraler risked their lives to help out the residents by providing food, news and keeping them safe. They were also the key component in the survival of the residents of the Annex. Everyone involved in the hiding showed courage, compassion and sacrifice in one way or another. Some showed it more than others. Courage is the choice and willingness to

confront pain or danger which most characters showed by hiding in the Annex. Compassion is sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. Miep and Mr Frank showed the most compassion. The Franks showed so much sacrifice by letting the Van Daans and Mr Dussel stay in there Annex. Sacrifice means giving up something to help out others or to be compassionate
Courage is the choice and willingness to confront pain and danger. I think all the members of the Annex showed great courage by being able to survive in the Annex for two years. But in my opinion Anne showed the most courage because she was the youngest out of them all but at times she would be the most courageous and understanding. Whenever Margot would complain about there situation Anne would always be positive and courageous. Mr Frank also showed courage because when they had to go down or do something dangerous he would always be the one to go see. When there was a thief that broke in the office everyone was scared except Mr Frank, he went down and checked. If my family was in that situation my dad would be the most courageous.
Compassion was shown more on the outside of the Annex.

Miep and Mr. Kraler helped the residents of the Annex by giving them food, news, and helping then be safe. Compassion means going out of your way to help others. Miep and Mr Kraler showed so much compassion by taking on the responsibility of the residents of the Annex. They took on the responsibility of eight people. They depended on Miep and Mr Kraler and were never let down. Meip brought them food from her ration book when the ration book owners were arrested. Miep and Mr Kraler would take time out of their day to help the Residents of the Annex. They took on a huge responsibility that I don't think I Would have been able to do if I was in there shoes. Miep and Mr Kraler did not have to help them but they chose to. They took time out of there lives to take care of the residents of the Annex, and that showed an amazing example of compassion. When it comes to compassion Miep and Mr Kraler stood out to me the

most.
Sacrifice is giving up something important for someone else. The Franks showed sacrifice by letting the Van Daans and Mr Dussel stay with them. The Franks could have stayed in the Annex by themselves but they sacrificed comfort, space and peace so the Van Daans and Mr Dussel could be safe. Mr and Mrs Van Daan constantly argued with each other but Mr Frank never complained or told them to stop. He put up with that for the two years they were in. Mr Frank was patient with them.
The eight residents of the Annex were very courageous and brave by being able to survive there for two years. Miep and Mr Kraler risked their lives, gave up time to help out the residents. They were selfless and put others needs before theres. They never once complained or wanted attention for their kindness Without Miep and Mr Kraler nobody would have survived the two years that they did. If I was in hiding I wouldn't have the courage to be able to stay positive and survive two years. Mr Frank made a huge sacrifice which I don't think wouldn't have been able to make. If I were in any of the characters shoes I would have reacted differently and more negatively about the situation.