Diary of Anne Frank Act 1: Differences between Anne and Margot

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Have you ever been compared to someone so perfect so much that you start doubting how much love you are getting? This happens very often. In the Diary of Anne Frank Act 1,That’s exactly how Anne felt about her older sister Margot. In the Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, the differences between Anne and her sister Margot include Margot being more mature than Anne, Anne being a nuisance to many people while they didn’t mind Margot’s presence , and Margot being a lot closer to her mom than Anne ever was. These differences impact Anne by making her feel like she is only a negative impact on everyone else’s life, and that they would be happy with just Margot. The first difference between Anne and Margot is that Margot is a lot more mature than Anne. One main way that this is shown is by other characters wanting Anne to be more like Margot. One character that wants Anne to be more like Margot is Mrs. Frank. (Act 1, Scene 3: Mrs. Frank. It isn’t necessary to fight to do it. Margot doesn’t fight, and isn’t she . . . ? ) Mrs. Frank doesn’t want Anne to change, she just wishes that Anne will be a little more mature so she would be successful as an adult. Another character that wants Anne to a little more than Margot is Mr. Van Daan. (Act 1, Scene 3: Mr. Van Daan (restraining himself with difficulty). Why aren’t you nice and quiet like your sister Margot?...) Mr. Van Daan doesn’t want to intentionally want to hurt Anne he just wants to scold her for her behavior. He has a different opinion for how girls should react than Anne. Anne is being affected by this because she is feeling worthless and that they everyone only love Margot. The second difference between Anne and Margot is that Anne troubles others and becomes a nuisance to many characters.... ... middle of paper ... ...difference that Anne and Margot have. This affects Anne because this dominant feeling to being more close to her dad she has hurt her mother. She doesn’t do this intentionally and is trying to avoid hurting her mother. When her mother is hurt Anne is also hurt and she wants to prevent this as much as she possibly can. In the diary of Anne Frank, Act 1, Anne and her sister Margot have many differences, they are almost opposite; these differences include Margot being more mature than Anne, the other characters wanting Anne to be more like Margot, and Margot being closer to Mrs. Frank a lot more than Anne. Each of these differences affects Anne by hurting her and making her feel worthless. If Anne takes a mature step and tells everyone how she feels about how she is treated then most of her problems will be resolved. She will be a happier person and prosper as an adult.

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