Saturday, 27 April 2013

Having watched the movie......

What examples of courage, compassion, and sacrifice do you see in the film? Do the
people who perform these acts think of themselves as heroic? Specifically consider Miep
Gies, Jan Gies and the other people who helped the eight residents of the secret annex.
What did they risk by helping the annex residents and how did they feel about it? Do
you think you would have acted similarly or differently?

In hiding......

Why do the residents of the annex celebrate holidays and birthdays while they are in
hiding? How do these events contribute to a sense of “normality” in an abnormal
environment and why is that important?

Thinking in a positive manner....

Consider Otto Frank’s statement to the fellow residents of the annex: “We’re lucky. We’re
really very lucky.” Why does he say this and what impact does it have on the residents of
the annex?

Developing as a writer....

How and why does Anne develop as a writer during her two years in hiding? What
influences her perception of herself as a writer and how does this affect her relationships
with other people? How does it change the way she views herself as a person?

 


 

Anne's image of herself.....

How does Anne’s image of herself and of her future as a woman differ from her image of
her mother and of Mrs. van Daan? What new feelings does Anne have about herself and
her priorities? With whom does she discuss these feelings?

Growing up.....

In what specific ways did Anne change during her months in the annex? To what extent
are these changes in response to her situation in hiding, and to what extent are these
changes part of growing up?

Sunday, 31 March 2013

Summarizing - Section 1

Briefly (in not more than 100 words) summarize Section 1 of the novel. Remember to include ONLY the main events.