The Star Of David In The Diary Of Anne Frank

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There are many objects in “The Diary of Anne Frank” that show symbolism however I have chosen the Star of David to explain its symbolism. The Star of David is a six pointed figure and was used so that the Jews could be identified. The Star of David symbolizes hatred against the Jews, danger, fear and insecurity. “What are you doing? Taking it off. But you can’t do that. They’ll arrest you if you go out without your star” (Goodrich and Hackett 709). Just because people were Jewish they were mistreated by many people. Germans would send Jews to concentration camps just for being who they were.“They’ll arrest you if you go out without your star” (Goodrich and Hackett 709). Jews would be arrested if they didn’t wear what they were branded with.

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