Act I, Scene 4, 5: Anne is a dynamic character; that is, she changes in the course of the play. What does Anne’s gift giving reveal about her? How do her gifts to her mother and peter show that she has changed?
I think that as the play went on that she opened up more and more. Anne showed that she not only cared about herself, but about others, even people who had hurt her. I think that this shows a new level of maturity in her. I know that when someone has said a cross word or done a spiteful thing that I just try to make life as miserable for them as possible. I don't like it when people that don't like me are happy, but it looks like Anne has gotten over Mr. Dussle bossing her around, well for a little while at least. I hope that she changes even more in the next couple pages.
Caleb J.
Thursday, 8 May 2008
The Diary of Anne Frank (question 5-5)
Act I, Scenes 4, 5: How do the events following Anne’s nightmare reveal tensions between Anne and two other members of the household?
After Anne has her nightmares Mr. Dussle is complaining on how she is a danger to the group and how she is endangering them all, he is not trying to comfort her or help her, or the situation, at all. He is just making Anne and other people more annoyed and making the conflicts worse and worse, sooner or later something is going to blow up. We know that Anne is not pleased by him in what she writes in her diary. How she was ready to "punch him though the ceiling."
This scene also shows how attached she is to her father. She is veru frightend and her fater comforts her. He helps the situation amd does not make hot words scarre what cannot be repaired. The tention between Anne and her father is very low, not taunt so to speak. But the tentions are always rising around Dussle and Anne.
Caleb J.
After Anne has her nightmares Mr. Dussle is complaining on how she is a danger to the group and how she is endangering them all, he is not trying to comfort her or help her, or the situation, at all. He is just making Anne and other people more annoyed and making the conflicts worse and worse, sooner or later something is going to blow up. We know that Anne is not pleased by him in what she writes in her diary. How she was ready to "punch him though the ceiling."
This scene also shows how attached she is to her father. She is veru frightend and her fater comforts her. He helps the situation amd does not make hot words scarre what cannot be repaired. The tention between Anne and her father is very low, not taunt so to speak. But the tentions are always rising around Dussle and Anne.
Caleb J.
Sunday, 4 May 2008
Why the Holocaust?
Why are there so many books, movies, documentaries, etc. about the Holocaust? Why do we keep retelling this story?
I think that the human race either likes, or dis-likes atrocities of this sort. Either we want to say "oh, this was a horrible event" or we say "we cant let anything else like this happen again!" I want to think that we focus on this event in history because we hate that awful things like this actually happened. I know, as cliche as it sounds, that we re-tell this story so as we wont ever repeat it.
Caleb J.
I think that the human race either likes, or dis-likes atrocities of this sort. Either we want to say "oh, this was a horrible event" or we say "we cant let anything else like this happen again!" I want to think that we focus on this event in history because we hate that awful things like this actually happened. I know, as cliche as it sounds, that we re-tell this story so as we wont ever repeat it.
Caleb J.
Act 1 (Scenes 1-3) Conflicts
List the conflicts that have developed among the characters by the end of Scene 3. Why are these conflicts dangerous for the people in the Secret Annex? What other conflicts do you think might arise?
OK, I will not list ALL the conflicts I see (cus this might take a while). But, so far I see that Mrs. Van Daan is flirting with Ms. Frank. This is causing Ms. Frank a little bit, shall I say distressed. Also, Anne is pestering Peter to the edge and tensions are running high. And then, Anne goes and ruins Mrs. Van Daans coat (the really nice fur one) and then she is really...ticked (for lack of a better word). Now, not to add to tension mind you, Mr. Dussle (Mr. Idiot) comes in and is about the make Anne's life absolutely miserable. Well, all of these conflicts in the VERY SMALL, CRAMPED, AND DINGY Annex are just making people take sides and team up on each other. Every one is mad at someone, and either things are going to get better, or worse, and I foresee things are going to get a lot worse before they get better. I think that Mr. Dussle and Anne are going to start to pick at each other and I think that they are going to get...well I think things are going to get bad...very bad.
Caleb J.
OK, I will not list ALL the conflicts I see (cus this might take a while). But, so far I see that Mrs. Van Daan is flirting with Ms. Frank. This is causing Ms. Frank a little bit, shall I say distressed. Also, Anne is pestering Peter to the edge and tensions are running high. And then, Anne goes and ruins Mrs. Van Daans coat (the really nice fur one) and then she is really...ticked (for lack of a better word). Now, not to add to tension mind you, Mr. Dussle (Mr. Idiot) comes in and is about the make Anne's life absolutely miserable. Well, all of these conflicts in the VERY SMALL, CRAMPED, AND DINGY Annex are just making people take sides and team up on each other. Every one is mad at someone, and either things are going to get better, or worse, and I foresee things are going to get a lot worse before they get better. I think that Mr. Dussle and Anne are going to start to pick at each other and I think that they are going to get...well I think things are going to get bad...very bad.
Caleb J.
Thursday, 1 May 2008
"The Diary of Anne Frank" Act 1 scenes 1-3
"Act I, Scenes1-3: 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 living up there would be not going to the bathroom. I mean, you can't move around very much for fear of being heard. And you can't make lots of noises or anything. And just imagine this, a rowdy tom girl yelling and screaming all of a sudden being silenced to a small apartment with a boy a little older right next to her. I think not being able to movw around or make much noise for two years would be awful. As most of you know, I talk, alot, and I talk loud. Really LOUD! Now, think of me cramped up not allowed to yell or play basketball or anything. That could be...bad.
Caleb J.
I think that the hardest part of living up there would be not going to the bathroom. I mean, you can't move around very much for fear of being heard. And you can't make lots of noises or anything. And just imagine this, a rowdy tom girl yelling and screaming all of a sudden being silenced to a small apartment with a boy a little older right next to her. I think not being able to movw around or make much noise for two years would be awful. As most of you know, I talk, alot, and I talk loud. Really LOUD! Now, think of me cramped up not allowed to yell or play basketball or anything. That could be...bad.
Caleb J.
Tuesday, 29 April 2008
Act 1 (Question "a")
"But always remember this Annke. There are no walls, there are no bolts, no locks anyone can put on your mind."
I think that he is saying that no one, no person, organisation, group, or government can make you think or feel something. No one can make you believe what they want you to believe. Yes, I believe this statement. I think that my mom, dad, teachers, principle or president can make me think or believe something. Someone can torturer you and they can kill you, but that won't make you believe it anymore. I believe this staement is a true one.
Caleb J.
I think that he is saying that no one, no person, organisation, group, or government can make you think or feel something. No one can make you believe what they want you to believe. Yes, I believe this statement. I think that my mom, dad, teachers, principle or president can make me think or believe something. Someone can torturer you and they can kill you, but that won't make you believe it anymore. I believe this staement is a true one.
Caleb J.
Foreshadowing (question a)
"Why does Mr. Frank break down when he sees the white glove?'
I think that the white glove belongs to Anne. When he sees the glove, he remembers when they were taken out of their home by the Nazis. I think as we read into the story the white glove will pop up again, maybe as a birthday or Christmas present. I think that the glove was very precious to Anne, because it must have been significant to er to make Mr. Frank cry like that.
I think that the white glove belongs to Anne. When he sees the glove, he remembers when they were taken out of their home by the Nazis. I think as we read into the story the white glove will pop up again, maybe as a birthday or Christmas present. I think that the glove was very precious to Anne, because it must have been significant to er to make Mr. Frank cry like that.
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