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.
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