Bombs crash. Crying babies. Buildings go up in fire. Starving children. Maimed little ones. Bodies lying throughout the street. Such scenes depict war that destroys lives. In The Diary of Anne Frank‚ World War II destroyed lives of people on the streets‚ but also it destroyed lives of others who they tried to hide from such atrocities. For the people hiding in the annex in Amsterdam‚ the moods and the relationships of the families and friends were greatly impacted by the horrors of war. From the
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Anne Frank 12th June 1942 ‘I hope I will be able to confide everything to you‚ as i have never been able to confide in anyone‚ and I hope you will be a great source of comfort and support.’ 14th June 1942 I’m going to go back to the day I got you…my birthday! To start I’m going to tell you a little bit about myself‚ I guess I’m just an ordinary girl‚ with an ordinary family. I’m 13 years old now; I was born on the 12 June 1929‚ and I guess I do have a great family‚ living in a great home. I could
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by Adolf Hitler‚ attempted to rid themselves of all those they deemed inferior or marginalized groups such as the Jews. However‚ who should take the blame for this horrific event? The government or the people? Source A‚ an excerpt from The Diary of Anne Frank‚ explains how the many people were deported out of the country by the Gestapo. Source B‚ an info graphic‚ explains the necessary components for a holocaust. Source C‚ a poem by Pastor Neimoller‚ explains how nobody stood up for each other‚ and
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remembered? There is a myriad of ways to be remembered‚ but choosing the things you want to be remembered by can be troubling. Anne utilizes her diary as a part of her life in numerous ways. How she used this diary was an important necessity she used to identify herself‚ but it also raises a question. “What do we use in life to identify ourselves?” The diary is basically Anne Frank’s best friend. When she is in the annex and is closed off the rest of the world‚ she does not have many people to talk
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The Life of Anne Frank Jane Smith Mrs. Joyner Language Arts and Literature May 15‚ 2010 Outline THESIS: This research paper will explore the life of Anne Frank‚ the Jewish girl who managed to find hope and goodness in the midst of one of the saddest moments in history. I. Anne’s Birth and Childhood A. Information on family B. Life in Germany C. Life in Amsterdam II. Life During World War II A. Description of the Secret Annex B. Dates that it was occupied C.
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people are really good at heart.”[1] Anne Frank was a Jewish child who had the unfortunate luck of growing up during the holocaust. Even though the world around her was awful‚ she still remained optimistic. Anne was a bright and intelligent child who only wished for the best in life. Her life was‚ no doubt‚ ended to soon. Anne Frank was born as Annelies Marie Frank on June 12‚ 1929 in Frankfurt Germany (biography.com)‚ to Otto and Edith Frank.[2] Margot Betti Frank‚ born on February 16‚ 1929‚ was Anne’s
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freedom under almost normal circumstances. Anne‚ a fun-loving girl who enjoys life‚ has just turned thirteen. She writes about the various presents she was given for her birthday. From her father‚ she received a diary (which was really an autograph book) with a red-checkered cover; this special gift is her favorite present. She has decided to tell about her life in daily entries into the diary‚ knowing that “paper is more patient than man.” She hopes the diary will become a substitute for having a real
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diarist. Anne Frank was born Annelies Marie Frank on June 12‚ 1929‚ in Frankfurt‚ Germany. Her mother was Edith Frank‚ and her father‚Otto Frank‚ was a lieutenant in the German Army during World War I who later became a businessman in Germany and the Netherlands. Frank also had a sister named Margot‚ three years her senior. The Franks were a typical upper middle-class German-Jewish family living in a quiet‚ religiously diverse neighborhood near the outskirts of Frankfurt. However‚ Frank was born
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The Diary of a Young Girl written by Anne Frank is an inspirational diary written to teach the reader that difficult situations lead to maturity. Anne’s diary shows the maturity of her character over a few years. Anne had to face many challenges in her difficult situations while she and her family were hiding in a confined Annexe because they were targeted victims during the Holocaust. These situations led her to a new level of maturity. The diary also teaches the reader that life is worth appreciating
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Brayden Turner Mrs. Switzer Literature and Composition 26 February 2014 The Diary of Anne Frank In The Diary of Anne Frank‚ Anne illustrates how the human spirit can be resilient even in the darkest of times and still find faith in humanity. The Diary of Anne Frank takes place during World War II in the Netherlands. Anne Frank was a teenager around the age of 13-15 who suffered during Hitler’s rule over Germany because she was a Jew. Hitler was trying to eliminate all the Jews by putting them
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