Q: 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?
The gifts that Anne had given to her mother and Peter show that she has learned how to think for others and respect their words. The pass of 10 listening hours proves that Anne has learned to reflect on her misdeeds and she is learning to think more about others than herself. The presents also show Anne's will to get closer with her mother and Peter and respect them. So, Anne has grown from immature and full of hate (towards Mother and Peter) to agreeable and caring. This also shows the maturity of Anne after staying in the Annex (a scrunched up place full of other people and strangers) for a long time.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Reflecting(q7)
Q: What do you think this play reveals about our need for freedom? About the power of love? About courage and hope? About good and evil? In your answers, consider how the play’s themes relate to the themes of another work, such as The Taming of the Shrew.
This play reveals that all living things have the right to live freely with their own aspect in life. In Amazing Grace, their are many scenes where people are showing refusement towards the slavery act because they think that all humans should be treated equal with their freedom. The family of Anne Frank must have survived during their time in hiding with their love for each other. The love of family is the most important and everlasting love to take place in life. This message is displayed in many other works. Their is a Korean saying, "Blood is thicker that water", that messages the importance of family love. There are many scenes in the play where the people clench onto their hope and take risks (courage) to save themselves (like when Mr. Frank went down the Annex to investigate if anyone was there). This reminded me of The Shawshank Redemption. The main character plucked up his courage to escape the prison and also had his hope of surviving and doing revenge. I don't really get the good and evil but, I think that there was no good and evil in the war. It was probably the lake of understanding and the force of prejudice. The Jews aren't actually all "good" and there must have been many crimes before the war that the Jews caused. (I cannot recall any other work about good and evil that relates to this)
This play reveals that all living things have the right to live freely with their own aspect in life. In Amazing Grace, their are many scenes where people are showing refusement towards the slavery act because they think that all humans should be treated equal with their freedom. The family of Anne Frank must have survived during their time in hiding with their love for each other. The love of family is the most important and everlasting love to take place in life. This message is displayed in many other works. Their is a Korean saying, "Blood is thicker that water", that messages the importance of family love. There are many scenes in the play where the people clench onto their hope and take risks (courage) to save themselves (like when Mr. Frank went down the Annex to investigate if anyone was there). This reminded me of The Shawshank Redemption. The main character plucked up his courage to escape the prison and also had his hope of surviving and doing revenge. I don't really get the good and evil but, I think that there was no good and evil in the war. It was probably the lake of understanding and the force of prejudice. The Jews aren't actually all "good" and there must have been many crimes before the war that the Jews caused. (I cannot recall any other work about good and evil that relates to this)
LOGGING ON AND OFF (q3)
Task: The theme of a work is not its subject or topic, but rather what that subject means – what idea or insight it reveals about human existence – what is the author’s message to the planet? Themes are revealed gradually as we learn about the characters and their predicament. Keep a LIVING post (one which you keep adding to every time you log on to your blog) about what you think the play’s theme(s) is/are.
1. All people are equal and have a right to live with their own ways of life without any disrespectful obstacles.
1. All people are equal and have a right to live with their own ways of life without any disrespectful obstacles.
Books, Movies,,,(q6)
Q: Why are there so many books, movies, documentaries, etc. about the Holocaust? Why do we keep retelling this story?
The Holocaust was a devastating war in the world's history. This war showed the ignorance and brutilaty of humans. Many people were killed for pointless reasons (like their race, religion. etc) .
The Holocaust also dealed with many raids and historical events in WW2. WW2 was a war that took place all around the world. The diaries and letters of many of the victims must have displayed the cruelty of the war, so the records of today are wide and open. During the Holocaust, non-Jews were also killed for helping the Jews. The Nazis killing their own people must have been absurd and many people should remember that. Survivors from the war are also still alive and interviews prove alot of new facts and the information of this topic is growing steadily.
The Holocaust was a devastating war in the world's history. This war showed the ignorance and brutilaty of humans. Many people were killed for pointless reasons (like their race, religion. etc) .
The Holocaust also dealed with many raids and historical events in WW2. WW2 was a war that took place all around the world. The diaries and letters of many of the victims must have displayed the cruelty of the war, so the records of today are wide and open. During the Holocaust, non-Jews were also killed for helping the Jews. The Nazis killing their own people must have been absurd and many people should remember that. Survivors from the war are also still alive and interviews prove alot of new facts and the information of this topic is growing steadily.
The Nightmare(q5-5)
Q: How do the events following Anne’s nightmare reveal tensions between Anne and two other members of the household?
After Anne screamed of fright from her nightmare, Mr. Dussel woke up with fury and accused her of being too loud. He complained that Anne was going to get them caught someday and she had to be controlled. This reveals Anne and Mr. Dussel's relationship as negative. Mrs. Frank darts into Anne's room after hearing her daughter scream. She cuddles Anne with motherly love and concern and asks Anne if she could sit next to her bed and watch her till she falls into sleep. As soon as Anne refuses, Mrs. Frank get accused. Mrs. Frank also tries to give Anne a kiss before leaving Anne's room, but Anne also refuses. Mrs. Frank weeps outside of Anne's room after. This shows Anne and her mother's relationship unsteadiness.
Hardest part in the Annex(q5-4)
Q: 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 need to keep silent for many hours should have been the hardest part of living in the Annex. Without a chance to move around, use the bathroom, cook, or even speak, the hors must have felt awfully long tedious. Usually, time goes so slow while we are waiting for something without doing anything. Imagine feeling that everyday....The long hours of silence must have created a horribly boring and painful time. If someone accidently causes a noise, this might also lead to the fear of discovery and must have made conflicts with other housemates. Silence can also cause a mental disorder if not careful. Many of the people should have felt isolation and become depressed.
Anne, especially, must have had a terrible time during those silent hours.
I think that the need to keep silent for many hours should have been the hardest part of living in the Annex. Without a chance to move around, use the bathroom, cook, or even speak, the hors must have felt awfully long tedious. Usually, time goes so slow while we are waiting for something without doing anything. Imagine feeling that everyday....The long hours of silence must have created a horribly boring and painful time. If someone accidently causes a noise, this might also lead to the fear of discovery and must have made conflicts with other housemates. Silence can also cause a mental disorder if not careful. Many of the people should have felt isolation and become depressed.
Anne, especially, must have had a terrible time during those silent hours.
Monday, May 5, 2008
The Attitude of the 2 Teenagers Towards Their Family(q5-3)
Anne and Peter were in their blooming stages during their hiding. Anne, as a bright and lively girl shows direct delivery of her feelings to her family. Her favorite family member is her father who tends to care and understand her so, she depends on her father the most and acts positively towards him with respect. (positive, respectful) Anne was jealous of her sister, Margot, who always got good grades and was complimented for her feminine actions. Because Anne was compared with Margot all the time, she grew jealous and tired of her sisters ladyness. (negative, tired) In her diary, Anne complains that her mother never understands her and only repects Margot. Anne curses alot about her mother and whines that she never wants to become like her mother, who is also like Margot. (negative, disrespectful)
On the other hand, Peter acts negatively towards all his parents. Mr. Van Daan pesters Peter because of his stupidity, etc. His father also complains alot that Peter cares about Mouschi too much and claims that the cat was keeping Peter from his studies and life. Peter must have felt abashed and humiliated when Mr. Van Daan said that, because his father was going against his own thoughts and joys. (negative, stubborn) Mrs. Van Daan has a chaacteristic that's similar to Anne, she is lively and outright. She mocks Peter by embarrassing him with jokes of his relationship with Anne. In many parts of the scene, I could tell that Peter felt embarrassed when his mother spoke of specific topics. (pg.383: "Mother... for heaven's sake...will you please stop saying that?") So, I could tell that Peter is humiliated by his mother and also doesn't agree/like because of their opposite characters. (negative, humiliated)
On the other hand, Peter acts negatively towards all his parents. Mr. Van Daan pesters Peter because of his stupidity, etc. His father also complains alot that Peter cares about Mouschi too much and claims that the cat was keeping Peter from his studies and life. Peter must have felt abashed and humiliated when Mr. Van Daan said that, because his father was going against his own thoughts and joys. (negative, stubborn) Mrs. Van Daan has a chaacteristic that's similar to Anne, she is lively and outright. She mocks Peter by embarrassing him with jokes of his relationship with Anne. In many parts of the scene, I could tell that Peter felt embarrassed when his mother spoke of specific topics. (pg.383: "Mother... for heaven's sake...will you please stop saying that?") So, I could tell that Peter is humiliated by his mother and also doesn't agree/like because of their opposite characters. (negative, humiliated)
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