Act 1: Scenes 1-2

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6 questions
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What is the setting of the opening scene? What does this reveal?

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Scripts always indicate which character or characters are speaking. Reread lines 124-138. What shift takes place in who is speaking? How does this shift impact the setting of the play? How does this shift affect the tone or feeling of the scene?

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One way authors reveal what characters are like is through their actions. Reread lines 26-37 to identify Mr. Frankś thoughts and feelings. How does the white glove affect Mr. Frank? What does this detail reveal about him?

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How does Mr. Kraler distinguish the difference between the ¨black market¨ and the ¨white market¨? (Hint: both are illegal systems for buying and selling goods)

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What is the relationship between the Franks and the Van Daan families? Why are the Van Daans in hiding with the Franks?

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A symbol is a person, a place, or an object that stands for something beyond its literal purpose. Reread lines 570-586. How do Peter´s and Anne´s views differ about the Star of David?