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
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