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.
4 comments:
Woah! GOOD JOB! You are soo smart! I think your answer to 5a. was really good and I agree with absolutely everything you wrote. I think it was even more touching because of how you wrote it all. GOOD JOB! I also think it's really interesting how you added the theme underneath the blog to show how this quote can connect to the them. Good Job and Keep It Up~!
Very long post !!!
Good job Caroline ~
I agree with what you wrote. Also, I really like what you think about this question. You analyzed well about what Mr. Frank said. You did really great job that you even showed all the quotes. About this question, you have very simillar thought as me ~
ya~~
walls, bolts, and locks are barriers. that's a good way to picture it. the 'walls, bolts, and locks' probably are exactly the same as a barrier. you're right when you said people can lock up you're mind but it'll be really hard especially to make Anne change her mind about what she thought but in the situation she was in, her mind would have been very vulnerable
Post a Comment