The Diary of Anne Frank (Textbook) CHARACTER CHART
Character Name
Mr. Frank
Mrs. Frank
Margot
Anne
Mr. Van Daan
Mrs. Van Daan
Peter Van Daan
Mr. Dussel
Miep Gies
Mr. Kraler
Description (List)
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Section:
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The Diary of Anne Frank Read and Respond Questions (TEXTBOOK)
1. THEME (Lines 47-54, Page 511): Why is Mr. Frank planning to leave Amsterdam? How does he
describe himself?
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2. DRAMA (Page 512): Using your chart, record a list of what you learn about Anne and about the
Nazi occupation at this part of the play.
ACT 1, SCENE 2 READ AND RESPOND QUESTIONS
3. THEME (Lines 198-211, Page 515): Based on the text, why do you think Miep and Mr. Kraler are
helping the Franks and the Van Danns? What risks are they taking?
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4. THEME (Lines 258-282, Page 516): What rules will they have to follow? Why must they follow
these rules so strictly?
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5. CHARACTER (Page 516): Circle at least five words or phrases that show Mr. Frank is the leader
and decision-maker. At this point in the text, list three words to describe him based on what he
says and does.
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6. CHARACTER (Lines 323-325, Page 517): Do you think Anne slept well because she’s too young to
realize the danger she is in? What do we learn about her from this statement in the text?
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7. DRAMA (Lines 348-366, Page 517: What do you learn about Anne from her initial conversation
with Peter? Record this on your chart.
8. CHARACTER (Lines 398 to 413, Page 519): Underline Peter’s opinion of the yellow star. What
opposing ideas does this yellow Star of David represent to Peter and to Anne?
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9. THEME (Lines 446-453, Page 519): In what way is Anne going to view her experience in hiding?
What does this reveal about her outlook on life?
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10. DRAMA (Lines 528-541, Page 520): As Anne reads her diary entry aloud, what does she reveal
about how the Nazi occupation affects her, Miep, and Mr. Kraler? Record your response on your
chart.
11. THEME (Lines 528-549, Page 520): How does Anne view Miep and Mr. Kraler? How might they
influence her attitude at this point of the story?
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ACT 1, SCENE 3 READ & RESPOND QUESTIONS
1. SETTING (Lines 563-570, Page 521): How does the location of their hiding place impact the daily
lives of the Franks and the Van Danns?
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2. CHARACTER (Line 574, Page 521): Underline Anne’s reaction after the last workman has left.
What does that show the reader about the effects hiding has on her?
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3. CONFLICT (Lines 582-626, Page 521): Read the lines. Describe and explain Anne’s conflict with
Peter. Describe and explain Anne’s conflict with her mother.
a. __________________________________________________________________________
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b. __________________________________________________________________________
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4. SYMBOLISM (Lines 630-638, Page 522): Anne is very eager to dance. What might dancing
represent to her? Explain.
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5. CHARACTER (Lines 665-679, Page 522): Underline the words Mrs. Van Dann uses that make her
son uncomfortable. Based on this part of the text, how might you describe Mrs. Van Daan and
why?
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6. SETTING (Lines 683-690, Page 522): Re-read the stage directions. What is the audience supposed
to understand about life in the annex at this point of the text?
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7. CONFLICT (Lines 691-722, Page 523): Think about the interaction between Anne and Peter. Why
are they in conflict? Explain.
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8. THEME (Lines 748-751, Page 523): Why does Mr. Frank say, “I think there’s nothing the matter
with our Anne that a ride on her bike…wouldn’t cure.” Hint- Think about the dialogue before this
moment in the text.
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9. CHARACTER (Page 525): Underline the words that show how Mr. Van Dann and Peter react to
what Mrs. Van Daan is saying. How would you describe the relationship among the three Van
Daans?
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10. DRAMA (Lines 909-923, Pages 525 and 526): What do we learn about the Nazi occupation at this
point in the text? Record it in your chart.
11. CONFLICT (Lines 924-988, Page 526): What conflicts occur here? What does this passage reveal
about conditions in the annex? Are the Van Daan’s responses to Anne justified? Explain.
a. __________________________________________________________________________
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b. __________________________________________________________________________
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c. __________________________________________________________________________
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12. DRAMA (Lines 995-1031, Page 527): What do you learn about Anne from the dialogue and stage
directions? How might the Nazi occupation be affecting her behavior? Record your responses on
the chart.
13. CONFLICT (Lines 1033-1056, Page 527): Mrs. Frank’s words reveal a conflict. What is it? What
might that conflict have to do with a major idea in this play?
a. __________________________________________________________________________
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b. __________________________________________________________________________
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14. DRAMA (Lines 1094-1113, Page 528): What is Mr. Kraler’s request and what does it reveal about
the Nazi occupation? Record your response on your chart.
15. CONFLICT/DRAMA (Line 1090, Page 528): Why is this stage direction so important to notice?
Explain.
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16. CHARACTER (1106-1138, Page 528): How do the different characters react to the news of Mr.
Dussel’s arrival? List it next to each character name below.
a. Mr. Frank:_________________________________________________________________
b. Mr. Van Daan:______________________________________________________________
c. Mrs. Frank:________________________________________________________________
d. Peter:_____________________________________________________________________
e. Anne:_____________________________________________________________________
17. CHARACTER (Lines 1159-1179, Page 529): What is Mr. Frank doing? What is the significance of
Mr. Frank’s actions?
a. __________________________________________________________________________
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b. __________________________________________________________________________
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18. THEME (Lines 1202-1212, Page 530): What is Mr. Kraler’s explanation for why he helps the Franks
and the Van Danns? How does this relate to one of the story’s essential themes?
a. __________________________________________________________________________
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b. __________________________________________________________________________
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19. DRAMA (Lines 1260-1293): What news does Mr. Dussel bring about the Nazi occupation? How
does it affect Anne? Record both responses on your chart.
20. THEME (Lines 1351-1378, Page 532): How does Anne treat Mr. Dussel? How does her treatment
of him relate to the idea of theme?
a. __________________________________________________________________________
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b. __________________________________________________________________________
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ACT 1, SCENE 4 READ & RESPOND QUESTIONS
21. Drama (Lines 1451-1498, Page 533): How is the Nazi occupation affecting Anne? Record your
responses on the chart.
22. THEME (Lines 1484-1511, Page 533): In what way to the other characters react to Anne’s
nightmare? List their reactions below.
a. Mr. Dussell:________________________________________________________________
b. Mr. Frank: _________________________________________________________________
c. Mrs. Frank:________________________________________________________________
d. Margot:___________________________________________________________________
e. Peter:_____________________________________________________________________
f. Mr. Van Daan:______________________________________________________________
23. CONFLICT (Lines 1537-1560, Page 534) What is one way in which the strain of living in hiding has
had an impact on the relationships in the Frank family?
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24. THEME (Lines 1605-1624, Page 536): Why does Anne review the events of her day each night?
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ACT 1, SCENE 5 READ & RESPOND QUESTIONS
25. THEME (Lines 1667-1676, Page 537): What message do the words of the prayer convey to those
listening?
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26. ANALYZE VISUALS (Page 538): What is the mood conveyed by this photograph? Explain.
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27. DRAMA (Lines 1740-1827, Page 539): What do you learn about Anne’s character from the gifts
she gives each person? (not recorded on chart)
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28. IMPACT (Lines 1794-1804, Page 539): What kind of impact does Anne’s present to her mother
have?
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29. THEME (Lines 1728-1880, Page 540): After seeing the presents that Anne gives everyone, does
your opinion of her change? Why or why not?
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30. DRAMA (Lines 1953-1964, Page 541): How does the event that occurs at the end of the Hanukkah
celebration relate to the Nazi occupation? Record your response on the chart.
31. THEME (Lines 2006-2052, Page 542): How do the characters react to this crisis? What theme is
conveyed by their behavior?
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32. THEME (Lines 2090-2106, Page 543): What does Mr. Frank say to encourage the others? How do
his words and example affect them.
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33. IMPACT (Lines 2062-2086, Page 543): According to Mr. Dussel, what impact will this incident have
on their safety?
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ACT 2, SCENE 1 READ AND RESPOND QUESTIONS
1. DRAMA (Lines 21-31, Page 546): What internal and external changes does Anne describe in her
diary?
a. External:__________________________________________________________________
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b. Internal:___________________________________________________________________
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2. SYNTHESIZE (Lines 79-141, Page 548): How do the characters’ reactions to Miep’s gift show their
true natures?
a. Mr. Frank: ________________________________________________________________
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b. Miep:_____________________________________________________________________
c. Mr. Van Daan: _____________________________________________________________
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d. Mrs. Van Daan:_____________________________________________________________
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e. Miep:_____________________________________________________________________
f. Mr. Dussell: _______________________________________________________________
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3. DRAMA (Lines 150-160, Page 548) What impact has Mouschi’s disappearance had on Peter?
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4. CONFLICT (Lines 171-210, page 549) Re-read the lines that show the conflict between Mr. and
Mrs. Van Daan. What is the significance of the fur coat to Mrs. Van Daan? What is the
significance of the fur coat to Mr. Van Daan?
a. Mrs. Van Daan:_____________________________________________________________
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b. Mr. Van Daan:______________________________________________________________
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5. THEME (Lines 221-230, Page 549) What is Mr. Kraler’s attitude toward his illness? How does Mr.
Kraler’s joke reveal his courage?
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6. DRAMA (Lines 285-301, Page 550) What does this dialogue reveal about life under Nazi
occupation? Record this information on your chart.
7. THEME (303-310, Page 550) It becomes apparent that Mr. Kraler has not even told his wife about
the families hidden in the annex. Why do you think Mr. Kraler has not confided in his wife? What
does this reveal about his character?
a. __________________________________________________________________________
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b. __________________________________________________________________________
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8. THEME (Lines 325-343 Page 551 ) How is Anne’s approach to dealing with the situation different
from her mother’s? Explain.
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9. THEME (Lines 344-374, Page 551) Why does Peter go to Anne’s room? What change in their
relationship can be seen here?
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10. DRAMA (Lines 454-470 Pages 552-553) What have the Nazis done that makes life more difficult
for the residents of the Annex. Record your response on your chart.
ACT 2, SCENE 2 READ AND RESPOND QUESTIONS
11. THEME (Lines 521-536, Page 553): What impact do Anne’s visits to Peter’s room have on her
mother?
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12. THEME (Lines 568-589, page 554): How does Margot’s reaction to Anne and Peter’s relationship
show about her character?
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13. ANALYZE (Lines 605- 636, page 555): How has Mrs. VanDaan’s attitude toward Anne’s friendship
with Peter changed from earlier in the play? Explain.
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14. DRAMA (Lines 790-813, page 557): Reread lines 790-813, which are excerpts from Anne’s diary.
On your chart, record internal and external changes that Anne describes in her entries.
ACT 2, SCENES 3, 4, and 5 READ AND RESPOND QUESTIONS
15. DRAMA (Lines 831-871, page 558): How has the prolonged Nazi occupation affected the residents
of the Annex? Record on your chart on the side about Anne.
16. CHARACTER (Lines 827-971, pages 558-9) Re-read the conflict on these two pages. What do we
learn about each character based on the stage directions and dialogue?
a. Mrs. Frank:________________________________________________________________
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b. Mr. Frank:_________________________________________________________________
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c. Mr. Van Daan:______________________________________________________________
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d. Mrs. Van Daan:_____________________________________________________________
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e. Dussel:____________________________________________________________________
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f. Anne:_____________________________________________________________________
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g. Margo:____________________________________________________________________
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h. Peter:________________________________________________________________
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17. THEME (Lines 881-894, page 558): Why do you think Mr. Frank doesn’t support his wife’s
demand that the Van Daans leave?
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18. THEME (Lines 897-899, page 559): Why do you think Mr. Van Daan feels ill? What does this
reaction show about him?
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19. ANALYZE (Lines 831-971, pages 558-559): What is Mr. Dussel’s motivation for his behavior during
this crisis?
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20. ANALYZE (Lines 831-971, pages 558-559): Explain what Mr. Frank means when he says, “We
don’t need the Nazis to destroy us. We’re destroying ourselves.”
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21. CHARACTER (Lines 992-1028, Page560): What do the families living in the annex learn about the
invasion of Normandy? How do Mrs. Frank and Mr. Van Daan react to this news and why?
a. __________________________________________________________________________
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b. Mr. Van Daan:
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c. Mrs. Frank:
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22. DRAMA (Lines 1139-1164, Page 562): What is making the residents so worried about the Nazis?
Explain.
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23. THEME (Lines 1223-1234): Who are the people who have helped Anne and the others? How
does the thought of them affect Anne?
a. __________________________________________________________________________
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b. __________________________________________________________________________
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24. THEME (Lines 1323-1328, Page 564): In what way has Mr. Frank changed from the first scene of
the play? How does this change reflect a major theme of the play?
a. __________________________________________________________________________
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b. __________________________________________________________________________
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The Diary of Anne Frank (Textbook)
Read & Respond Questions LISTED
ACT 1, SCENE 1
25. THEME (Lines 47-54, Page 511): Why is Mr. Frank planning to leave Amsterdam? How does he describe
himself?
26. DRAMA (Page 512): Using your chart, record a list of what you learn about Anne and about the Nazi
occupation at this part of the play.
ACT 1, SCENE 2
1. THEME (Lines 198-211, Page 515): Based on the text, why do you think Miep and Mr. Kraler are helping
the Franks and the Van Danns? What risks are they taking?
2. THEME (Lines 258-282, Page 516): What rules will they have to follow? Why must they follow these rules
so strictly?
3. CHARACTER (Page 516): Circle at least five words or phrases that show Mr. Frank is the leader and
decision-maker. At this point in the text, list three words to describe him based on what he says and does.
4. CHARACTER (Lines 323-325, Page 517): Do you think Anne slept well because she’s too young to realize
the danger she is in? What do we learn about her from this statement in the text?
5. DRAMA (Lines 348-366, Page 517: What do you learn about Anne from her initial conversation with
Peter? Record this on your chart.
6. CHARACTER (Lines 398 to 413, Page 519): Underline Peter’s opinion of the yellow star. What opposing
ideas does this yellow Star of David represent to Peter and to Anne?
7. THEME (Lines 446-453, Page 519): In what way is Anne going to view her experience in hiding? What
does this reveal about her outlook on life?
8. DRAMA (Lines 528-541, Page 520): As Anne reads her diary entry aloud, what does she reveal about how
the Nazi occupation affects her, Miep, and Mr. Kraler? Record your response on your chart.
9. THEME (Lines 528-549, Page 520): How does Anne view Miep and Mr. Kraler? How might they influence
her attitude at this point of the story?
ACT 1, SCENE 3
1. SETTING (Lines 563-570, Page 521): How does the location of their hiding place impact the daily lives of
the Franks and the Van Danns?
2. CHARACTER (Line 574, Page 521): Underline Anne’s reaction after the last workman has left. What does
that show the reader about the effects hiding has on her?
3. CONFLICT (Lines 582-626, Page 521): Read the lines. Describe Anne’s conflict with Peter. Describe Anne’s
conflict with her mother.
4. SYMBOLISM (Lines 630-638, Page 522): Anne is very eager to dance. What might dancing represent to
her? Explain.
5. CHARACTER (Lines 665-679, Page 522): Underline the words Mrs. Van Dann uses that make her son
uncomfortable. Based on this part of the text, how might you describe Mrs. Van Daan and why?
6. SETTING (Lines 683-690, Page 522): Re-read the stage directions. What is the audience supposed to
understand about life in the annex at this point of the text?
7. CONFLICT (Lines 691-722, Page 523): Think about the interaction between Anne and Peter. Why are they
in conflict?
8. THEME (Lines 748-751, Page 523): Why does Mr. Frank say, “I think there’s nothing the matter with our
Anne that a ride on her bike…wouldn’t cure.” Think about the dialogue before this moment in the text.
9. CHARACTER (Page 525): Underline the words that show how Mr. Van Dann and Peter react to what Mrs.
Van Daan is saying. How would you describe the relationship among the three Van Daans?
10. DRAMA (Lines 909-923, Pages 525 and 526): What do we learn about the Nazi occupation at this point in
the text? Record it in your chart.
11. CONFLICT (Lines 924-988, Page 526): What conflicts occur here? What does this passage reveal about
conditions in the annex? Are the Van Daan’s responses to Anne justified? Explain.
12. DRAMA (Lines 995-1031, Page 527): What do you learn about Anne from the dialogue and stage
directions? How might the Nazi occupation be affecting her behavior? Record your responses on the
chart.
13. CONFLICT (Lines 1033-1056, Page 527): Mrs. Frank’s words reveal a conflict. What is it? What might that
conflict have to do with a major idea in this play?
14. DRAMA (Lines 1094-1113, Page 528): What is Mr. Kraler’s request and what does it reveal about the Nazi
occupation? Record your response on your chart.
15. CONFLICT/DRAMA (Line 1090, Page 528): Why is this stage direction so important to notice? Explain.
16. CHARACTER (1106-1138, Page 528): How do the different characters react to the news of Mr. Dussel’s
arrival?
a. Mr. Frank
b. Mr. Van Daan
c. Mrs. Frank
d. Peter
e. Anne
17. CHARACTER (Lines 1159-1179, Page 529): What is Mr. Frank doing? What is the significance of Mr.
Frank’s actions?
18. THEME (Lines 1202-1212, Page 530): What is Mr. Kraler’s explanation for why he helps the Franks and the
Van Danns? How does this relate to one of the story’s essential themes?
19. DRAMA (Lines 1260-1293): What news does Mr. Dussel bring about the Nazi occupation? How does it
affect Anne? Record both responses on your chart.
20. THEME (Lines 1351-1378, Page 532): How does Anne treat Mr. Dussel? How does her treatment of him
relate to the idea of theme?