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?
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?
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.
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?
What Hanukkah gifts did Anne generously give to everyone? What does her choice of gifts for each person show about her character?
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?
Choose one other character besides Anne to write a Diary Entry describing the Hanukkah celebration.
Contrast the behaviors and actions of Mr. Frank and Mr. Van Daan in lines 2821-2834.
Reread lines 2720-2736. What crucial event happens in these lines? Why is this event such an important part of the plot?
What evidence in lines 2906-2922 shows that Mr. Frank is hopeful and optimistic?