Literature Anne Frank Act II

Identify: "Well, here I go . . . to run the gauntlet." Who said it? Why? What does it mean?

Anne Frank, She knows Mrs. Van Daan will start talking bad about her as she goes to Peter's room.

How have Anne's plans for the future changed? (What did she plan to become in the beginning of the play? What is she planning to become now?) Why does she "think more seriously about life."

Anne originally wanted to be a singer or dancer, but then she starts maturing and taking life more seriousely and decides that she wants to be a writer or journalist.

Explain the irony of "I want to go on living even after my death."

Her words live today, and what she is writing at that moment is what causes her to live today.

What new threat has now appeared (at the end of the scene 3)?

The Gestapo have found the missing radio that can lead to the theft from downstairs of the annex.

What is the climax of the play?

Theft, D Day, Being Found

Mr. Kraler brings news of a new problem. Explain.

A man named Carl remembered there being a door whre the bookshelf was and mentions Mr. Frank. Then, he asked for a raise, so he may know where Mr. Frank is.

After news of the invasion, why does Mr. Van Daan's stealing no longer seem to matter?

Freedom may come soon, so it is a special time of celeberation.

What does the fur coat incident reveal about Mr. Van Daan's character?

He is selfish and greedy.

What is the main conflict of the play?

Nazi vs. Jewish and Helpers

Based on the cake incident, has Mr. Van Daan changed at this point?

No

How does Anne attempt to explain the war to Peter? How does he react?

As a phase such as her teen years; he wants the phase to be over now.

What does Mr. Frank mean in the last scene when he says, "She puts me to shame"?

At such a young age, Anne Franks is more hopeful and compassionate than her old father.

What is D Day?

Invasion Day

How do Anne's visits with Peter cause conflict for Mrs. Frank?

Mrs. Frank would have to listen to Mrs. Van Daan criticing her child.

Anne tells Peter that she has a way of "escaping" the annex. Explain.

Imagining about going to a park or doing something in a free world.

Why does Mr. Frank not want Miep to see the group arguing?

It is embarrassing and implies that the group is ungrateful.

What is the only event that causes Mrs. Frank to really become angry? What is the result?

Mr. Can Daan steals food; Mrs. Frank asks them to leave.

Identify: "We don't need the Nazis to destroy us. We're destroying ourselves." (The speaker=______________________, person spoken to=__________________, and the quote means: _____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________)

Mr. Frank, Everyone Else, The constant bickering between all the people is destroying the relationship betweens each other.

Explain: "For the past two years we have lived in fear. Now we can live in hope." (The speaker=___________________, The person spoken to=__________________, and the quote means:_____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________)

Mr. Frank, Everyone else; they can live in hope for the war may end soon.

What do the responses of Mr. Frank, Mr. Dussel, and Mr. Van Daan to this new problem reveal about the type of person each man is? • Mr. Frank: • Mr. Dussel:

Mr. Frank: Calm, Strong, Wise, Cautious Mr. Dussel: Scard, Negative, Assumes

What is the theme(s) of the play?

People are good at heart. Teenage years are tough for any teenager no matter how different the experience. Communication is essential. Selfishness is destructive to not only one's self but to also others. Family is more than people that you are related to.

What does Peter admire about Anne?

She sticks up for herself.

Does the play offer any evidence of Anne's statement that "people are really good are heart"?

Yes, Miep and Mr. Kraler