Describe the Secret Annex. Describe the layouts, rules and ways to survive.
Peter is upstairs, Mr. & Mrs. Van Dann have a room. Anne & Mr Dussel share a room, Mr. & Mrs. Frank and Margot share common room. Have to be quiet 8am-6pm; Can't speak aboove whisper; Can't not run water; No trash, burn all garbage. Survive beacuse of Miep & Mr. Kraler and ration books.
Describe the Hanukkah celebration. What did Anne give each person. What interrupted them and how did they survive the situation?
The Hanukkah celebration was a way to stay positive. Anne gave out gifts:Mr. Frank-scarf; Mrs. Frank-IOU;Margot-crossword puzzle; Mr. Dussel-ear plugs; Mr. VanDann-cigarettes; Mrs. VanDaan-shampoo; Peter-razor. A noise downstairs interrupts the party. Mr. Frank urges Anne to sing the Hanukkah song to bring spirits back up.
Describe how Anne changes throughout the play. Why does Mr. Frank say "She puts me to shame" at the end of the play?
Anne becomes nicer and sweeter. Mr. Frank says Anne puts him to shame because she was such a good person and still thought there was good in people.
Divisions of acts - a new one of these indicates a change in the time or place of the action.
Describe some of Anne's internal and external conflicts in the play.
Anne's internal conflict is knowing she's being cruel to her mother, but can't seem to stop her behavior. Anne's external conflict is complaining that her mother does not treat her like a grown up. Also, when Anne shuts mother out when she has a nightmare.
Who is Carl and where did he come from?
Carl is a worker who asks for more money. He comes from Utrecht.
Instructions to actors, directors, and others working on a play. They appear in italics and help readers understand action, setting, characters' gestures, and tone of voice.
A struggle between a character and an outside force, such as nature, another character , or society
A long speech delivered by one character-often contains ideas that are important in the play.
What does Anne do to deal with the tension of the Secret Annex? (3 things).
Anne writes in her diary, visits with Peter, and imagines being outside.
Pick two characters and describe an internal conflict between them.
Anne/Mother - Anne's mother doesn't understand her.
Describe an external conflict in the play.
Peter/Father - fight over Mouschi; Mr. Van Daan/Mrs. Van Daan - open fights about coat & cigarettes; Anne/Mr. Dussel - nightmares; Mr. Van Daan - stealing
Pick a character in the play and list 2-3 characteristics of this person. Give examples of how these are demonstrated in the play.
"See pink sheet"
Explain how and which characters in the play develop in the theme of the play: "People are essentially good at heart".
Anne - giving gifts, helping with Mouschi; Miep & Mr. Kraler - helping them all, bring food; Mr. Frank - taking others in, helping to keep peace in the Annex.
List 3 restrictions the Nazis put on the Jews.
They had to wear yellow stars, turn in their bikes, couldn't go to Dutch school, no movies, no riding in automobiles or street cars.
Describe how Mr. Frank was a leader for those in the Secret Annex?
Mr. Frank made decisions, never panicked, and always thoughtful of everyone's safety.
What is the Star of David?
The symbol the Jews were forced the wear as identification. Represents the shield of David.