# 14 (p. 262-293)

Summary:

This section had both the climax and the falling actions in it.  The afterward includes a lot of information on Hitler's steps.  On August 2, 1944, they are discovered and piled in trains sent to Auschwitz.  On September 3, 1944, her father and Mr Van Daan are separated from the rest.  Dussel is sent away for medical care.  October 1944, Anne, Margot, and Mrs. Van Daan are sent to Belsen, Germany.  Anne "runs into" Lies in the camp, and she sees how the war has changed everything.  On January 6, 1945, Anne's mother died.  The date of death for Mrs. Van Daan isn't know, but she died sometime in there.  Otto witnessed the death of Mr. Van Daan by the gas chambers.  Dussel died in a Neuengamme camp after receiving medical help.  In February of 1945, Germans took Peter on a winter march west.  He was never seen again.  In late February/early March, Margot died.  A few days after that, Anne died a tragic death.  Otto was liberated and published Anne's diary for publication.

Vocabulary:

Divine Providence (p. 264): the agency of God over events in people's lives.

Tarried (p. 264): loitered

Impeccable (p. 264): faultless

Supercilious (p. 267): disdainful

Peevish (p. 267): cranky

Autocratic (p. 271): exercising unwanted power

Ruffians (p. 271): bullies

Virulent (p. 272): deadly

Acquiesced (p. 273): to pass without protest

Partisans (p. 274): a member of an organization who harasses the enemy

Implemented (p. 274): put into practical effect

Crematories (p. 278): a place where they incinerate corpses

Discussion Topic:

Is it right to kill someone even if they are bad?

How much would you have to hate a person to be able to kill them?

At what point do you have to interfere (i.g. the teacher gives a project with three days vs. Hitler)?

Why do you think that Otto was smart and fled Germany?  Why do some people stay and some go?

Passages:

p. 266-268, paragraph 2-ALL

It is very confusing, and I would like to have someone read it back over so that I might understand it better.

p. 280, paragraph 2-4

It is very touching, if that is the right word to describe the emotion that the two girls must have felt after seeing what they looked like after chatting about boys a few years.

Image:

I chose this picture and this image because they remind me of when Anne talked about when she met back up with Lies in the concentration camp.

I chose this image because on page 272 it talks about the Bavaria region.

This is a photo of a crematory.

#13 (p. 242-264)

Summary:

The temperature increases, and Mrs. Van Daan gets moody about that.  She flirts more with Dussel.  More towards the end, Mrs. Van Daan gets even more paranoid, and talks of suicide.  D-Day happens, and Anne gets "hope"; false or not is to be decided later.  Anne turns 15 and gets some presents.  Anne expresses her doubts of Peter and his unfaithfulness.  The season switches to strawberries, and all they eat is that.  Anne expresses her opinion a book she just finished about the "Modern Girl" and gets very emotional about how no one understands her.

Vocabulary:

Phut (p. 242): the sound of a passing bullet

Capitulation (p. 245): surrendering

Virtuoso (p. 246): ace

Cognac (p. 247): grape brandy

Peonies (p. 247): flower

Gales (p. 248): strong wind

Conceited (p. 248): false pride

Finicky (p. 259): fastidious

Pedantic (p. 259): focusing on trivial aspects

Perturbed (p. 261): flustered

Discussion Topic:

What is your definition of a "teenager"?

What gives one the most self-satisfaction?  What are the properties of that specific item that give it that satisfactory result?

What is false hope?  Can it be good sometimes?  How can you manipulate it?

Passages:

p. 250, paragraph 2

I found it funny how Anne said future, past, and present instead of past present and future.  It is a cultural thing, and just by that slight order of words did she show where Anne was from.

p. 249, paragraph 3

I found it very sad when Anne talked about her catch phrase, "No one understands me!"

p. 247, paragraph 3

I am confused!  At first, it said that Anne's birthday was the 12th.

p. 244-245, ALL

This was a very important plot development.  Also, I found it interesting how I could connect so well to it because of the SS reading.  

p. 250-251

This was my favorite part in the entire Anne Frank.  It reminds me so much of other things.  It give that nostalgic feeling.

Image:

In the text, I didn't know what Whit Monday was.

I also found a very touching quote that I found while searching for pictures for "No one understands me".

"No one feels another's grief, no one understands another's joy.  People imagine they can reach one another.  In reality they only pass each other by." - Franz Shubert

#12 (p. 222-242)

Summary:

In these entries, it is Pin's 55th birthday.  The members of the Secret Annexe are unhappy because the vegetable man has been arrested for housing Jews.  This means that they have even less food.  The families face malnutrition.  Also, the plumbing is clogged so they cannot flush.  Things seem to be slowly degenerating.  For example, Anne's relationship with her father is ruined when she sends him a letter telling him she is independent.  Things don't end well for the two of them, but they end better than before.

Vocabulary:

Upholstering (p. 222): Furnishing

Succulent (p. 222): A plant adapted to arid conditions

Privations (p. 223): State of extreme poverty

Epistle (p. 225): A long, formal letter

Teetotaler (p. 229): Someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline

Laxative (p. 230): Emotionally purging

Calamity (p. 231): Great loss or misfortune

Discussion Topic:

"What is the use of the war? Why can't people live peacefully together? Why is there all of this destruction?" (p. 222)

"Can a person, entirely at their [German]  mercy, always remain silent?" (p. 238)

Passages:

p. 222, paragraph 4

I thought that this paragraph was very insightful.  It showed how desperate people were; so much that they would eat and skin cats.

p. 226, paragraph 2

I found this paragraph very melancholy.  Also, it was a very important plot development between Pin and Anne.

Image:

I chose this image because there was a part in the section when Anne said that for Peter to be able to unlock her heart, he would have to force it open.

Plot Chart

Problem:
Anne is a teenager imprisoned in the Secret Annexe because of WWII

Protagonist:

Anne Frank

Antagonist:

Nazis

(Mrs. Van Daan)

Setting:
German occupied Holland
The Secret Annexe

Rising Actions:

Anne moves to the Secret Annexe

Anne meets the Van Daans

Fights with Mrs. Van Daan and Mother

One-year mark goes by

Robbery

Air Strikes

Italy rejects fascism

Anne adopts to life by changing her personality to quieter

Sees the hallucination of Lies

Van Daans run out of money

Christmas surprise from Anne and Margot

Takes a notice to Peter

Hang out on the balcony with Peter

Tries to connect with Margot --> fails

Margot jealous of Peter and Anne

Almost discovered because of burglary

First kiss with Peter

Talks with dad about Peter

Writes letter to dad and get in fight about independence

Dad's 55th birthday

Vegetable man arrested

Plumbing blocked

HOT

D-Day

Turns 15

Climax:

August 4, 1944 discovered and sent to Auschwitz

Falling Actions:

September 3, Otto and Mr. separated

October 1944 Anne, Margot, Mrs. Van Daan sent Belsen

Anne saw Lies

January 6, 1945 Mom died

Mrs. Died

Dad witnessed Mr. being gassed

Dussel died Neuengamme camp

February 1945 took Peter on winter march west - Died

Late February-Early March Margot died

Few days after Margot death, Anne died

Solution:
Otto is liberated by Russians. He returns home and after a while of contemplation, publishes Anne's diary which was saved by Miep and other outside helpers.

#11 (p. 201-222)

Summary:

The section starts off with Part 2 of the robbery.  Everyone in the Secret Annexe is petrified, but eventually, everything works out.  Then, Peter forgets to lock the door and Dussel has to use the window.  He gets mad, and we discover that Peter is mentally fragile.  Many security additions are added because of the fear of robbery which creates tension between Dussel and Mr. Van Daan.  In these entries, Anne experiences her first kiss with Peter.  They have many romantic encounters in the attic.  But, Anne questions if it is right, and eventually they decide to tell Anne's dad.  He decides that it is OK, but he would rather that Anne spend a bit less time with Peter because it might lead into "love".

Vocabulary:

Expedient (p. 202): Serving to promote interest

Flatulation (p. 202): Farting

Variegated (p. 205): Having multiple colors

Dungarees (p. 217): Hindu Goddess

Ardent (p. 218): intense emotion

Discussion Topic:

What would be the last thing you would destroy if someone came in your home?

Do you think it is better to save sentimental belongings, or practical ones?

Passage:

p. 210, paragraph 4

I thought this was a very important plot development.

p. 220-221

I thought that it was strange putting dialogue in a diary!  Can you imagine you yourself doing that?!

Image:

I chose this picture because it shows how Anne feels trapped inside.  It's like a caged bird.  Also, it relates to her looking out her window.  I chose this one because it is like Anne is trapped in the Secret Annexe, but she herself is a cage.

Blog Question

What is your definition of love?

Here are some examples:

"Love is like a violin.  The music may stop now and then, but the strings remain forever."

"Love doesn't make the world go round, love is what the ride worthwhile."

"When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different.  You just know that your name is safe in their mouth."

Here are some quotes that I liked:

Adult's quotes

Children's quotes

# 10 (p. 179-201)

Summary:

In these entries, Anne doesn't change a lot.  She is treated as more of an adult.  This is mainly because of her relationship with Peter.  But, Margot is slightly jealous of not having a "little friend".  Anne and Margot write notes to each other and settle it.  Anne tells us about the food shortages and how limited her diet is.  At the end, the entry leaves on a cliffhanger when there is an extreme burglary.

Vocabulary:

Estrangement (p. 180): Separations because of hostility

Sallies (p. 186): Salvation Army

Discussion Topic:

What do you think Anne would do if Peter wasn't there?  If the one that you loved were gone, how would you react?

Is it better to keep your friendship with your family member, or express  your true emotions of love?

Should one be pessimistic or optimistic during times of trouble?

Do you believe in the saying living on after death?

What is love?

"Love is like a violin.  The music may stop now and then, but the strings remain forever."

"Love doesn't make the world go round, love is what makes the ride worthwhile."

"When someone loves you, the way they say tour name is different.  You just know that your name is safe in their mouth."

Passages:

p. 182-183, paragraph 8-2

I chose this section because I found it sad how two people confined in the same space wrote letters to each other!

p. 187, paragraph 2-END

I chose this sections because it is very adorable, the relationship between Anne and Peter.

Image:

I chose this website full of quotations that define what people consider love.

I also chose this website because it answers partially what Johanna about how age affects how you love someone.

I chose this picture because it shows how one small idiosyncrasy in Anne's life would completely throw everything askew.

#9 (p. 161-179)

Summary:

In these entries, Anne looks back on how she has changed.  She notes how she used to be superficial.  Her relationship with her parents degenerates.  She tries to connect with Margot, but is taken too seriously.  Anne and Peter talk for a while, and her liking for him grows.

Vocabulary:

"... three quarters of an hour..." (p. 163): Quarter 'till ...

Coquettish (p. 168): Flirty in a talking manner

Cribbing (p. 168): Nervous behavior in horses.

Conceited (p. 168): Characteristics of false pride.

Impertinent (p. 170): Exuberant qualities.

Reproach (p. 170): A mild criticism

Despondency (p. 170): Feeling of hopelessness

Embryonic (p. 170): Something prior to birth

Impudent (p. 172): Marked by casual disrespect

Nonchalance (p. 172): Trait of being calm

Exempted (p. 178): Granted relief

Adroit (p. 179): Quick in thought

Discussion Topic:

What is the good of thinking of misery when one is already miserable oneself?

Passages:

1) p. 165, paragraph 2-END

It is quite a romantic section.  But, it also shows the misery that Anne experiences because of the depravation from a normal society.

2) p. 168, paragraph 2

This paragraph shows ho much Anne has matured.  In good ways, and bad.

3) p. 169, paragraph 5

This paragraph illustrates the emotions of Anne.  She has no sense of humor.

Image:

I chose this picture because it represent the mixed emotions Anne is experiencing towards both Peter and her family.

Picture of #8

# 8 (p. 141-160)

Summary:

In theses entries, Anne changes quite a bit.  First of all, she becomes more pessimistic.  She says that she doesn't mind if she lives or dies, as long as it is with dignity.  Anne falls head over heals in "love" with Peter.  She finds herself thinking about him everyday.  However, later on in her entries, Anne talks about how God is the way.  This contradicts her first opinion, that dying wouldn't be that bad.  However, they are vaguely related.  There are very "romantic" detailed descriptions with Anne's encounters with Peter, such as their hangout on the balcony.  Anne has sudden outbursts of tears, and thinks it is because she holds everything inside.

Vocabulary:

Genealogical (p. 143): successive gene related (HINT: genealogical)

Delve (p. 143): dig up, loosen

Twaddles (p. 145): babbles

Witticisms (p. 145): witty remarks

Furbelows (p. 145): frill

Stagnant (p. 147): not moving

Ample (p. 159): more than enough

Veiled (p. 159): covered (HINT: veiled)

Boisterous (p. 160): noisy and lacking restraint

Discussion Topics:

Why do you think people are discreet and secretive when they talk about sex?

Do you think that little gifts are wasteful when there is a war brewing?  What are the benefits of an occasion present?  What are the detriments?

Do you think that your mood changes people perspective on you, even if you are doing them a favor.

What would you do if Amsterdam was evacuated?

Do you think it is right to switch religions just because of your circumstances?

Passages:

1) p. 144-145, paragraph 5-1

I chose this because it clearly portrays the discussions at the dinner table; there are none!

2) p. 150, paragraph 3

Do you agree that people don't see danger until it's on top of them?

3) p. 150-151

It is a complete change in mood.

Image:

I made this image on Word.  It shows how much Anne lacks a mother figure.  Look on the next post.

I also found a song on the internet that reminds me of the diary:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ-HrelwKc4

#7 Vocabulary Game

Instructions:  Scramble the letters to create a word, write your assumed definition on a sheet of paper, then try to be the first to ring the bell.  If you get answer first with the correct answer, then you gain a point.  The winner of the game is the one with the most points.

AELP

EOELNGZ

KCGLIOLIRN

TTCA

UUATOFS

ECESEBEDH

GAENAOTRP

LQYEUURBS

PELPSU

TATCY

NHAUNEESDRDNSDE

EAFHRS

#7 (p. 120-140)

Summary:

In these chapters, Anne feels the effects of hiding.  As previously mentioned, the Van Daans have run out of money.  The Franks and Van Daans divide up, and eat with separate materials.  Christmas passes, and Anne and Margot prepare a surprise.  They made a basket with poems for each person in it.  Anne realizes what it means to come of age.  She considers herself more adult, and looks back on her words with regret, such as the hatred towards her mother.  Anne falls head over heals in *love* with Peter, and doesn't know how to express her feelings.  She does crosswords with him, and fantasizes his touching her cheek even though before she didn't like it.

Vocabulary:

Peal (of laughter) p. 121: ring recurrently.

Lozenge p. 121: small aromatic candy.

Rollicking p. 124: carefree.

Tact p. 129: consideration of dealing with others.

Fatuous p. 129: devoid of intelligence.

Beseeched p. 131: requested earnestly

Patronage p. 132: backing, support.

Brusquely p. 132: in a blunt manner.

Supple p. 136: flexible.

Catty p. 137: ??

Underhandedness p. 139: characteristics of being sneaky.

Afresh p. 140: again.

Discussion Topic:

What do you think of the line, "On top of the world, or in the depths of despair?"

Do you think that you can take back what you said?

Do you agree that time heals wounds?  Why or why not?

Passages:

1) p. 122

Why do you think there is no quarreling?

2) p. 123

What would you feel if put into Anne's position?

3) p. 125

"prewar quality"

4) p. 127

Thought provoking.  Should Anne be allowed to take back her words?

5) p. 130

She becomes less social with more time of isolation.  Do you think this happens to everyone?

Image:

This picture shows the isolation Anne experiences.  I think that the lights also represent her possibilities growing dimmer and dimmer.

Tea Party Script

Who are you, you ask.  What straightforward answer could I give to that straightforward question?  I am Anne Frank, a Jew in hiding during the holocaust, in simple terms.  But, who I am is defined by a series of events, and their unfolding, which, ultimately, lead to me becoming a depressed 14-year-old, locked in an attic.  Each day, I listen for footsteps incase a robber finds our hide-out.  In this "Secret Annexe", I spend my days studying.  I have become accustomed to a system that dictates my every move, more or less.  Who I am is a prisoner in my own body.  Before, oh before...  What a life I had.  The flocks of boys following me home.  I had "friends", but they weren't true.  They were lies to hide my weaknesses.  Before the Germans came, I envied my sister, her beauty, and her knowledge.  Now, I keep quiet.  After first arriving in the Secret Annexe, I bickered quite a bit with everyone.  Most of all, with Mrs. Van Daan.  She bugs me; she flirts with Pin, Pappy!!  And, she is a Mrs.  I sleep in a room with Dussel, and he annoys me too.  Dussel fobs off all my questions with snide remarks.  Yes, I am said to do the same during dinner, but I have created a new policy where I keep my mouth shut.

I am the girl who loves the silence.

#6 (p. 98-120)

Summary:

In these chapters, Anne describes her life.  It is very monotonous, and she dictates her every move as if they are part of an ultimate system.  She changes her personality so that the members of the Secret Annexe don't fight.  Many people fall ill, and Anne becomes depressed.  She becomes caught up in her studies, and forgets reality.  Anne experiences survivor guilt, and sees hallucinations of her friend, Lies.

 Vocabulary:

Divan (p. 99, paragraph 5): A long, backless sofa.

Pedantic (p. 99, paragraph 5): Overly concerned.

Coquettish (p. 100, paragraph 4): Flirty in a talking manner.

Delousing (p. 105, paragraph before end chapter): De-fleaing.

Bolsters (p. 107, paragraph 3): A long, narrow pillow.

Capitulated (p. 108, paragraph 3): Surrendered.

Fob Off (p. 110, paragraph 1): To dismiss with an easy solution.

Oppressive (p. 113, paragraph 3): Weighing heavily on the spirit.

Perturbed (p. 114. paragraph 2): Flustered.

Celluloid (p. 117, paragraph 1): A flammable substance.

Diphtheria (p. 117, paragraph 4): Contagious infection.

Discussion Topic:

To what extent would you both physically and mentally be put to in order to pray to sleep because your nightmares are worse than reality?  Do you think that is wrong, or that at some points, sleep is an escape?

Passages:

1) p. 100, paragraph 2.

I think that this paragraph foreshadows what will become of Anne.

2) p. 101, paragraph 1.

This is the first time we learn Mrs. Van Daan's name: Petronella.

3) p. 102, paragraph 2.

Who is Elli?

4) p. 109, paragraph 2.

Koophuis' health symbolizes good fortune, and he falls ill.

5) p. 116-117, paragraph 7-1)

This shows how Anne has grown up, and how she has lost precious things.

Picture:

I chose this picture because it is what Anne is experiencing.  She cannot tell reality from her dreams and hallucinations.

I chose this image because it is complete survivor guilt.  The people who are "saved" have experienced awful things.  This relates to The Diary of Anne Frank because she looks out her window, and sees the horrors that go on outside.

Character Sketches

Anne Frank

"She said that I was quite attractive and that I had nice eyes." (p. 40-41, paragraph 5-1)

"I often lose my cue and simply can't swallow my rage at some injustice..." (p. 84, paragraph 3)

Anne describes herself as sometimes full of herself, but at others times, quite innocent. She clearly thinks she is beautiful, and doesn't mind going around with multiple boyfriends (before the hiding). Anne has a big mouth -- VERY big. She can't keep quiet when it's other people's affairs. Everyone thinks that she is the most immature one of the bunch, but inside, Anne is dying to be mature.

Mrs. Van Daan (Petronella Van Daan):

"Mrs. Van Daan had another tantrum. She is terribly moody." (p. 30, paragraph 3)

"She is well known as being very pushing, selfish, cunning, calculating, and is never content." (p. 94, paragraph 4)

Mrs. Van Daan is a shrill, unpleasant woman. She is known to flirt with Anne Frank's dad. She believes that her way of raising a child is the right way, so she scolds Anne's mother for the way Anne turned out.

Mr. Van Daan (Hermann Van Daan):

"Mr. Van Daan used to be in the meat, sausage, and spice business. It was because of his knowledge this trade that he was taken on Daddy's business. Now he is showing the sausagy side of himself, which, for us, is by no means disagreeable." (p. 58, paragraph 2)

Mr. Van Daan, we get the impression, is a push-over. His wife is a pain, and he does nothing to deal with her. In this excerpt, we see the spontaneous side of him, which is quite fascinating.

Peter Van Daan:

"No one takes him seriously, he is so frightfully touchy and lazy." (p. 25, paragraph 2)

Peter is the laid back kind of guy. People in the Secret Annexe gossip that he likes Anne, and he strokes her cheeks. But, he is too lazy for Anne. Peter has no sense of humor, and is oftentimes lethargic.

Margot:

"First I must be more developed, like my talented sister." (p. 28, paragraph 6)

Margot is the envy of Anne. She is an A student. Her parents listen to her, and she is well behaved. Margot is pretty, and her beauty also helps her get what she wants.

Mrs. Frank (Edith Frank):

"Mummy is frightfully irritable and that always seems to herald unpleasantness for me. Is it just change that Daddy and Mummy never rebuke Margot and that they always drop on me for everything?" (p. 43, paragraph 5)

Anne's mother is frail. The sound of gunshots probably would set her off. Edith uses Margot as an example for Anne, and Anne doesn't like that.

Mr. Frank (Otto Frank):

"Daddy is a darling, although he can be angry with me for five minutes on end." (p. 25, paragraph 2)

Otto is Anne's "favorite parent". She can relate a lot with him. Otto is kind-hearted, but can be strict at times when necessary.

Dussel

"He looked exactly like some shriveled-up old man from an old people's home." (p. 59, paragraph 2)

Dussel comes to live in the Secret Annexe. He is a dentist, and has no pity for pain (at least in his dentistry). He shares a room with Anne, and is very condescending towards her.

The Frank Family

#5 (p. 80-98)

Summary:

In section 5, Anne discusses the intensity of daily life to Kitty, her journal.  The one-year-mark passes by.  When that happens, Anne realizes how much she has adopted to the new situation of living in hiding.  Anne is constantly suspicious of burglars after the Secret Annexe is robbed.  The entire Van Daans and Franks are caught up in the happenings of war, and Italy rejects Fascism.  Overhead, many air strikes take place, frightening all inhabitants.

Vocabulary:

Clandestine (p. 83, paragraph 4): Something done in secret because it is considered improper.

Wanton (p. 84, paragraph 1): Done unjustifiably ("wanton disregard for the law").

Grouser (p. 84, paragraph 3): Complainer.

Barrage (p. 86, paragraph 2): Overwhelming amount of criticism.

Tumult (p. 91, paragraph 2): Uprising.

Discussion Topic:

Is it right to behave in the Darwinism sense, "survival of the fittest", when circumstances are as bad as possible?  Why or why not?

Passage(s):

1) P. 85, paragraph 2:

I was confused.  Anne writes, "... as if it belonged to my younger sister."  Does she have a sister, or is it just hypothetical?

2) P. 94, paragraph 4:

This is a very good description of Mrs. Van Daan, in the biased opinion on Anne.  It shows how Anne can still be humorous in the time of awful despair.

Picture:

I found a very good website, that gives me a better idea of the Secret Annexe.