Objective Summary #2

The Secret Annexe, where
Anne Frank went into hiding
 with her family

In, "The Diary of a Young Girl," by Anne Frank, between the dates June 15, 1943, and March 14, 1944, Anne emphasizes the importance of family, friends, and true love in ones life. Anne and her family are Jews, who are hiding in the attic of an old business building from the Nazi's. Cut off from the outside world they face boredom, hunger, claustrophobia, and even death. Family becomes the main aspect of everyones life. Anne stresses how being enclosed in a tight corridor with your family makes one closer to them. She also argues the fact that when only family is present, she realizes how much she misses her friends. Anne informs us since there is nothing to do in Secret Annexe, she spends every minute with her family bonding. Anne addresses her romantic feelings towards Peter. She highlights how Peter, keeps her happy and hopeful for the future. Towards the end of the section, Anne starts focusing on how much she misses her old life and longs to be free again. She concludes by describing her desire for a girl to call her true friend.

Anne Frank portrait at age 13

Frank, Anne, Otto Frank, Mirjam Pressler, and Susan Massotty. The Diary of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition. New York: Doubleday, 1995. Print.