Scenes 4 & 5

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10 questions
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Contrast the ways Mr. Dussel and Mrs. Frank communicate with Anne at the beginning of Scene 4 when Anne is having nightmares. What does this dialogue reveal about Mr. Dussel, Anne, and Mrs. Frank?

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Although the play is written in English, the playwrights choose to also present parts in the dialogue of German. Look at lines 2151-2168. Why do you think the playwrights choose to have Mr. and Mrs. Frank speak German in this part of the script?

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Throughout the play, readers will get to experience the growth and maturity of Anne's character. In scenes 4-5, give an example of Anne's childish behavior, and give an example of Anne's growing maturity.

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Look at Anne's monologue at the end of Scene 4. She writes "Mrs. Van Daan pretends to be a fatalist. What will be, will be."

What do you think a fatalist is?
Do you think Mrs. Van Daan is a fatalist? Why or why not?

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What Hanukkah gifts did Anne generously give to everyone? What does her choice of gifts for each person show about her character?

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Stage directions can provide important information that links scenes in a play. Reread lines 2532-2551. How is the action in this scene connected to Scene 1? Why is this detail in the stage directions important to know?

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Choose one other character besides Anne to write a Diary Entry describing the Hanukkah celebration.

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Contrast the behaviors and actions of Mr. Frank and Mr. Van Daan in lines 2821-2834.

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Reread lines 2720-2736. What crucial event happens in these lines? Why is this event such an important part of the plot?

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What evidence in lines 2906-2922 shows that Mr. Frank is hopeful and optimistic?