6. Why are there so many books, movies, documentaries, etc. about the Holocaust? Why do we keep retelling this story?
I think that there are so many books, movies, documentaries, and etc. about the Holocaust because the Holocaust was a time where many people died, most of them innocently. The Holocaust was a time during history, and during the World War, and history is very significant to us. This is the reason why we learn about history during Social Studies class, Writing class, Reading class, and so on and so forth. Many youths of this generation seem to think that history isn't related to them at all, and history is something that is "in the past" and we should only think about the present and the future. Some people think that history doesn't have to do with any of us, and we can't learn anything about history. I strongly disagree with this, and I would have many arguments, facts, and more to prove this. I think that history is something that everyone should know about, and everyone should learn from. There is so much of history that can apply to our lives, and there are so many things that we are able to gain from by learning about the Holocaust. Not only the Holocaust, but many other events and certain people. I think that many books, movies, and documentaries have been let out because the Holocaust was a time in history in which we should learn from, and a time where many people died, and we should be thinking about these people. Though many of the Jews hadn't done anything terribly wrong, they were accused of being themselves. This really could have killed their identity, and more Jews could have felt like they were worthless. We should all remember this time of history and remember the hardships that Jews and other victims endured. I think that the story of the Holocaust should be retold again and again by books, movies, documentaries, etc. so that more people will be able to remember this time of history and not forget what happened to those victims of the Holocaust. Everyone, including Koreans, Germans, and Jews can all learn from the Holocaust. There can't be nothing to be learned from this time of history.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Question 9
5f.) Describe how the Hanukkah celebration in Scene 5 is interrupted. What does Peter do to make matters worse?
In scene 5, the people of the Secret Annex was having the Jewish celebration, the Hanukkah. After Anne finished singing the Hanukkah song on page 406, Mr. Frank announced that he was going to blow out the candle. As he was about to blow out the candle, there was a loud crash of something falling below the Secret Annex. Everyone was terrified, and they all froze in horror (pg. 406). I think that they all froze in horror because they thought that it was the Green Police, or the Nazis, and were afraid of getting caught. After this disturbing noise, everyone took off their shoes so that they wouldn't make any noise. Their next job was to turn off all the lights so that their lights wouldn't be visible from anywhere outside the Annex. Mr. Frank turned off a light that was near him, then he motioned to Peter to turn off the center lamp. However, as Peter tried to reach the lamp, he realized that he was too short, and so he went to get a chair, and just as he was about to touch the lamp, he lost his balance, and the chair slipped out from underneath him. He fell at this moment and the lampshade with him. Peter made the situation worse by not being able to do this task quietly, because if they made any noise, the mysterious person(s) could discover the Secret Annex along with everyone else. If that person(s) who was inside the building were the Green Police, then they could have easily found them and taken them, however, later we find out that the person that had come in was a theif.
Theme: No matter what circumstances you are in, you must be brave to do the right thing, and not betray your values.
In scene 5, the people of the Secret Annex was having the Jewish celebration, the Hanukkah. After Anne finished singing the Hanukkah song on page 406, Mr. Frank announced that he was going to blow out the candle. As he was about to blow out the candle, there was a loud crash of something falling below the Secret Annex. Everyone was terrified, and they all froze in horror (pg. 406). I think that they all froze in horror because they thought that it was the Green Police, or the Nazis, and were afraid of getting caught. After this disturbing noise, everyone took off their shoes so that they wouldn't make any noise. Their next job was to turn off all the lights so that their lights wouldn't be visible from anywhere outside the Annex. Mr. Frank turned off a light that was near him, then he motioned to Peter to turn off the center lamp. However, as Peter tried to reach the lamp, he realized that he was too short, and so he went to get a chair, and just as he was about to touch the lamp, he lost his balance, and the chair slipped out from underneath him. He fell at this moment and the lampshade with him. Peter made the situation worse by not being able to do this task quietly, because if they made any noise, the mysterious person(s) could discover the Secret Annex along with everyone else. If that person(s) who was inside the building were the Green Police, then they could have easily found them and taken them, however, later we find out that the person that had come in was a theif.
Theme: No matter what circumstances you are in, you must be brave to do the right thing, and not betray your values.
Question 8
5e.) How do the events following Anne's nightmare reveal tensions between Anne and two other members of the household?
When Anne had a nightmare in the middle of the night, she has a dream about how the Green Police, or the Nazis come for her and are taking her away. Since she is terrified in her sleep, she starts screaming and screaming. This wakes almost everyone in the Secret Annex, and though Mr. Dussel is excessively annoyed by this waking him, Mrs. Frank is the first to come to Anne. On page 398, Mrs. Frank tries to console her and comfort her, "Would you like some water? Was it a very bad dream? Perhaps if you told me..." However, Anne replies, "I'd rather not talk about it." This probably hurts Mrs. Frank a little bit, but when Mrs. Frank offers to stay with Anne until she falls asleep, Anne does not want her to stay, "I'd rather you didn't." Then, when Mrs. Frank tries to kiss her, Anne doesn't allow her to, and tries to avoid it. Instead, Anne asks her mother to get Mr. Frank. This hurts Mrs. Frank even deeper, but Mrs. Frank still goes to get her husband. Mrs. Frank tells Mr. Frank to go to Anne, but Mr. Frank thinks that Mrs. Frank should still stay with Anne, but Mrs. Frank keeps urging him to talk to her. I think that at this point, Mrs. Frank is really doing this out of love for Anne. Margot tries to comfort Mrs. Frank, but Mrs. Frank can't help crying. She thinks that Anne doesn't want her mother in her life, and wants to shut her out. Mrs. Frank thinks that Anne loves her father more than her mother. Instead of telling her mother about her dream, she tells her father, and this makes Mrs. Frank feel terrible. There could be some sort of tension between Mrs. Frank and Mr. Frank, because Mrs. Frank thinks that Anne loves her father more than her mother. I know exactly how Mrs. Frank feels, and I know exactly how Anne feels also. My sister used to side with either my mother or my father, and the other sometimes felt left out. I hated it when there was this kind of problem at home, because I would feel horrible, and probably all the others, too. There was this one time when my dad wasn't in the best mood, and he started critisizing my sister and I. At that point, we hated him. We wanted him to go away. Even my mother felt like it wasn't the right thing to do for him. At that time, I only thought about my feelings. However, when I look back at that time, I can't imagine how my dad could have felt. I can't imagine all of my family members hating me and wanting me to leave. I think that Mrs. Frank felt just horrible. Anne should have been more sensitive to her mother's feelings.
Theme: No matter what condition you are in, and how you feel, you should always think about other people's feelings too, and not only worry about yourself but others around you as well.
When Anne had a nightmare in the middle of the night, she has a dream about how the Green Police, or the Nazis come for her and are taking her away. Since she is terrified in her sleep, she starts screaming and screaming. This wakes almost everyone in the Secret Annex, and though Mr. Dussel is excessively annoyed by this waking him, Mrs. Frank is the first to come to Anne. On page 398, Mrs. Frank tries to console her and comfort her, "Would you like some water? Was it a very bad dream? Perhaps if you told me..." However, Anne replies, "I'd rather not talk about it." This probably hurts Mrs. Frank a little bit, but when Mrs. Frank offers to stay with Anne until she falls asleep, Anne does not want her to stay, "I'd rather you didn't." Then, when Mrs. Frank tries to kiss her, Anne doesn't allow her to, and tries to avoid it. Instead, Anne asks her mother to get Mr. Frank. This hurts Mrs. Frank even deeper, but Mrs. Frank still goes to get her husband. Mrs. Frank tells Mr. Frank to go to Anne, but Mr. Frank thinks that Mrs. Frank should still stay with Anne, but Mrs. Frank keeps urging him to talk to her. I think that at this point, Mrs. Frank is really doing this out of love for Anne. Margot tries to comfort Mrs. Frank, but Mrs. Frank can't help crying. She thinks that Anne doesn't want her mother in her life, and wants to shut her out. Mrs. Frank thinks that Anne loves her father more than her mother. Instead of telling her mother about her dream, she tells her father, and this makes Mrs. Frank feel terrible. There could be some sort of tension between Mrs. Frank and Mr. Frank, because Mrs. Frank thinks that Anne loves her father more than her mother. I know exactly how Mrs. Frank feels, and I know exactly how Anne feels also. My sister used to side with either my mother or my father, and the other sometimes felt left out. I hated it when there was this kind of problem at home, because I would feel horrible, and probably all the others, too. There was this one time when my dad wasn't in the best mood, and he started critisizing my sister and I. At that point, we hated him. We wanted him to go away. Even my mother felt like it wasn't the right thing to do for him. At that time, I only thought about my feelings. However, when I look back at that time, I can't imagine how my dad could have felt. I can't imagine all of my family members hating me and wanting me to leave. I think that Mrs. Frank felt just horrible. Anne should have been more sensitive to her mother's feelings.
Theme: No matter what condition you are in, and how you feel, you should always think about other people's feelings too, and not only worry about yourself but others around you as well.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Question 7
5a. "But always remember this, Anneke. There are no walls, there are no bolts, no locks that anyone can put on your mind." Explain what you think this statment means. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?
I think that this statement means that the walls, bolts, and locks are barriers, such as the German Nazis, the whole situation of the Holocaust, and the World War 1 that they were going through. I think that Mr. Frank meant that none of these things can block Anne from having a clear conscience, and a mind of her own. I think that Mr. Frank wanted to tell Anne this before any bolts, locks or walls would block her mind. I agree with the meaning of this statment, however, the statement itself might not always be true. Barriers could block Anne's mind, and this is not impossible, though a strong, ignorant girl like Anne would probably not concern her very much. I think that Mr. Frank meant that nothing could block Anne from blocking out things that Anne valued, like her family. I also think that Mr. Frank wanted Anne to know that although they weren't able to be free outside the Secret Annex, and even in the Secret Annex there were rules and regulations that they all had to follow, Mr. Frank wanted her to know that even during this war, Anne's mind could always be free and she could think whatever she wanted to, without any rules, boundaries, or limitations on how far and how limited she wanted to think i her mind. I think Mr. Frank primarily wanted her to know that nothing could separate the relationships she had, especially with her family and her love for them.
Theme: No matter what harsh and difficult conditions you are in, nothing can separate your closeset relationships and values.
I think that this statement means that the walls, bolts, and locks are barriers, such as the German Nazis, the whole situation of the Holocaust, and the World War 1 that they were going through. I think that Mr. Frank meant that none of these things can block Anne from having a clear conscience, and a mind of her own. I think that Mr. Frank wanted to tell Anne this before any bolts, locks or walls would block her mind. I agree with the meaning of this statment, however, the statement itself might not always be true. Barriers could block Anne's mind, and this is not impossible, though a strong, ignorant girl like Anne would probably not concern her very much. I think that Mr. Frank meant that nothing could block Anne from blocking out things that Anne valued, like her family. I also think that Mr. Frank wanted Anne to know that although they weren't able to be free outside the Secret Annex, and even in the Secret Annex there were rules and regulations that they all had to follow, Mr. Frank wanted her to know that even during this war, Anne's mind could always be free and she could think whatever she wanted to, without any rules, boundaries, or limitations on how far and how limited she wanted to think i her mind. I think Mr. Frank primarily wanted her to know that nothing could separate the relationships she had, especially with her family and her love for them.
Theme: No matter what harsh and difficult conditions you are in, nothing can separate your closeset relationships and values.
Question 6
5c. Do Anne and Peter seem to have typical teenage attitudes toward their families?
Yes, overall, I do think that Anne and Peter seem to have typical teenage attitudes toward their families, especially their mothers. Anne says that she "loathes", or hates, it when her mother approaches her like a little child. Peter seems to have the same thought. Peter sometimes answers his mother by saying, "Please, mother" and we can tell that Peter feels like he is being treated like a little child by his mother especially. In page 375, Mrs. Frank is shocked when Anne removes a pair of panties. However, Anne feels less "unabashed." Also, in page 376, Mrs. Vaan Dann says "You'll be alright, Peter?" You're not afraid?" This makes Peter feel like his mother is treating him as if he is only 5 years old. He answers, "(embarrassed) Please, mother." In page 381, Anne writes in her diary, "She insists on treating me like a baby, which I loathe." This indicates that Anne doesn't like her mother treating her like a baby, and this is a typical teenage attitude toward one's parents. Additionally, in page 382, it shows that ANne and Mrs. Frank both havwe very different thoughts, probably because they are at a different age difference. Mrs. Frank says, "Anne, dear, I think you shouldn't play like that with Peter. It's not dignified." Anne replies, "Who cares if it's dignified? I don't want to be dignified." Though this response doesn't imply that Mrs. Frank is treating Anne like a baby, but this implies that Anne is acting like a typical teengager toward her mother. Also, not long after this, on page 383, Mrs. Van Daan says, "Now is that any way to talk to your little girlfriend?" Embarrassed once more, Peter replies, "Mother...For heaven's sake...will you please stop saying that?" However, instead of stopping, Mrs. Van Daan continues to embarrass Peter, "Look at him blush! Look at him!" Peter once again asks his mother to stop, "Please! I'm not...anyway...let me alone, will you?" He is embarrassed at his mother, and I understand him completely. However, this is a typical teenager's attitude. This is shown again in page 385, with Peter saying, "Mother, for heaven's sake." Mrs. Van Daan then replies, "Oh, I embarrass you, do I? Well, I just hope the girl you marry has as good..." All these context clues indicate that both Anne and Peter seem to have typical teenage attitudes toward their families, and parents in particular.
Theme: No matter how others act toward you, and you feel like you're in the worst possible condition, still love your family members and remember to keep your values.
Yes, overall, I do think that Anne and Peter seem to have typical teenage attitudes toward their families, especially their mothers. Anne says that she "loathes", or hates, it when her mother approaches her like a little child. Peter seems to have the same thought. Peter sometimes answers his mother by saying, "Please, mother" and we can tell that Peter feels like he is being treated like a little child by his mother especially. In page 375, Mrs. Frank is shocked when Anne removes a pair of panties. However, Anne feels less "unabashed." Also, in page 376, Mrs. Vaan Dann says "You'll be alright, Peter?" You're not afraid?" This makes Peter feel like his mother is treating him as if he is only 5 years old. He answers, "(embarrassed) Please, mother." In page 381, Anne writes in her diary, "She insists on treating me like a baby, which I loathe." This indicates that Anne doesn't like her mother treating her like a baby, and this is a typical teenage attitude toward one's parents. Additionally, in page 382, it shows that ANne and Mrs. Frank both havwe very different thoughts, probably because they are at a different age difference. Mrs. Frank says, "Anne, dear, I think you shouldn't play like that with Peter. It's not dignified." Anne replies, "Who cares if it's dignified? I don't want to be dignified." Though this response doesn't imply that Mrs. Frank is treating Anne like a baby, but this implies that Anne is acting like a typical teengager toward her mother. Also, not long after this, on page 383, Mrs. Van Daan says, "Now is that any way to talk to your little girlfriend?" Embarrassed once more, Peter replies, "Mother...For heaven's sake...will you please stop saying that?" However, instead of stopping, Mrs. Van Daan continues to embarrass Peter, "Look at him blush! Look at him!" Peter once again asks his mother to stop, "Please! I'm not...anyway...let me alone, will you?" He is embarrassed at his mother, and I understand him completely. However, this is a typical teenager's attitude. This is shown again in page 385, with Peter saying, "Mother, for heaven's sake." Mrs. Van Daan then replies, "Oh, I embarrass you, do I? Well, I just hope the girl you marry has as good..." All these context clues indicate that both Anne and Peter seem to have typical teenage attitudes toward their families, and parents in particular.
Theme: No matter how others act toward you, and you feel like you're in the worst possible condition, still love your family members and remember to keep your values.
Question 5
5b. What do you think would be the hardest part of life in the Secret Annex: the fear of discovery, the need to keep silent for hours at a time, the sharing of cramped quarters with strangers, or some other aspect? Explain.
I think that the hardest part of life in the Secret Annex would be the fear of discovery. This would be the greatest fear for me if I was one of the people living in the Annex, and I think that this was the greatest fear for the members living in the Annex, too. I think this because after settling into the Secret Annex, there are many times where they all hear some noise outside like marching soldiers or cars, and in the play it states that they drop everything they are doing, and all freeze in fear of getting caught in the Secret Annex. After the noise silently dies out, they sigh with relief and continue doing whatever they were doing. The reason of keeping silent for hours at a time is because they are afraid that they will be discovered in the Secret Annex. Also, the reason of sharing cramped quarters with strangers is because of fear of getting caught in the Secret Annex. Almost any other aspect of the hardest part of life in the Secret Annex will all be related and will go back to the fear of being discovered.
Theme: No matter what harsh and difficult conditions you are in, you must always keep your values and love your family unconditionally.
I think that the hardest part of life in the Secret Annex would be the fear of discovery. This would be the greatest fear for me if I was one of the people living in the Annex, and I think that this was the greatest fear for the members living in the Annex, too. I think this because after settling into the Secret Annex, there are many times where they all hear some noise outside like marching soldiers or cars, and in the play it states that they drop everything they are doing, and all freeze in fear of getting caught in the Secret Annex. After the noise silently dies out, they sigh with relief and continue doing whatever they were doing. The reason of keeping silent for hours at a time is because they are afraid that they will be discovered in the Secret Annex. Also, the reason of sharing cramped quarters with strangers is because of fear of getting caught in the Secret Annex. Almost any other aspect of the hardest part of life in the Secret Annex will all be related and will go back to the fear of being discovered.
Theme: No matter what harsh and difficult conditions you are in, you must always keep your values and love your family unconditionally.
Question 4
4a. Why does Mr. Frank break down when he sees the glove?
I think that Mr. Frank broke down when he saw the glove because probably the white glove belonged to Mrs. Frank, his wife. I think that he really loved her and he really cared about her, despite all the arguments and hardships that they went through during the holocaust. I think that Mr. Frank broke down and cried because during the holocaust, Mrs. Frank had died, and because of the German Nazis, Mrs. Frank had been carried away to concentration camps along with Anne and Margot, their two daughters. I think that the glove symbolized his wife mostly, but also it could have symbolized the Holocaust and the pain and suffering during that era. Mr. Frank really missed his family and he really wanted them back, though all of the family members had died during the Holocaust. Later in the plot, I think that what will happen is when Mrs. Frank, Margot, and Anne all are carried away to concentration camps, Mrs. Frank either forgot her glove or couldn't bring it, and this is why the white glove was left in the compartment.
Theme: No matter what harsh and difficult conditions you are in, you must always keep your values and love your family unconditionally.
I think that Mr. Frank broke down when he saw the glove because probably the white glove belonged to Mrs. Frank, his wife. I think that he really loved her and he really cared about her, despite all the arguments and hardships that they went through during the holocaust. I think that Mr. Frank broke down and cried because during the holocaust, Mrs. Frank had died, and because of the German Nazis, Mrs. Frank had been carried away to concentration camps along with Anne and Margot, their two daughters. I think that the glove symbolized his wife mostly, but also it could have symbolized the Holocaust and the pain and suffering during that era. Mr. Frank really missed his family and he really wanted them back, though all of the family members had died during the Holocaust. Later in the plot, I think that what will happen is when Mrs. Frank, Margot, and Anne all are carried away to concentration camps, Mrs. Frank either forgot her glove or couldn't bring it, and this is why the white glove was left in the compartment.
Theme: No matter what harsh and difficult conditions you are in, you must always keep your values and love your family unconditionally.
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