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Diary of Anne Frank (Literature Connections)

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I had to read this book for college, and I really recommend it to people. This play has a realism about it that really opens your eyes to the suffering of those in hiding during WWII. However, what I really liked were the essays in the back, especially the story of one young gypsy man, a group whose story does not get told very often. Overall, I like this book and would recommend it to anyone.

This is such an important piece. Its characters are real, not just characatures of a type of person, or a villain and a hero. Each person in this is both a tyrant and a hero. Its moving and a lovely show. Please read either the book, the play, or see the show, your horizons will be expanded.

The value of the Diary is unparalled especially given Anne Frank's ability to describe the minute details of her feelings at such a young age. It is a first-hand account of the extremes that the Jews of Europe had to suffer under the persecution of the Nazi regime. Many readers have marveled at Anne's spirit, hope, and determination which I believe is misunderstood in the context of her situation. For most of the time spent in the Annexe she is certain that she'll be back in school soon enough. Naturally, at age 13 her own naivete would prevent her from grasping the potential future at stake. One remarkable fact is the quick transition from child to teen upon the realization that thier lives are truly at stake about 2/3rds through. The reality sets in and she begins to suffer depression and fear. I would reserve the reading of this book for age 14 plus, and only with a full explanation of the context and history. It is obvious from some of the kids reviews herein that they are too young to make a reasonable assessment of what this play is about. They keep calling for action (duh!) and have not yet discovered an appreciation for history or literature; much less the plight of the inhabitants of the annexe.

This is a great edition of the play that includes essays that help to build background knowledge. I would reccomend this book wholeheartedly.

This is the powerful play adapted from Anne Frank's famous diary. The play captures the hopes and fears of two Jewish families hiding in the attic for two years hoping to survive the Nazi witch hunt. As many know, the Franks were aided in hiding by Meis and Jan Giep, and Meis found Anne's diary shortly after the families were discovered and arrested by the Gestapo. In addition to the play and portions of Anne's famous diary, the book also includes several additional essays. Quite moving is Ms. Giep's powerful account of Leo Frank's return after the war (he was the only one in the attic to survive), and his decision to publish his daughter's diary. Also quite moving is Bulbuli's account of his Gypsy family's suffering in Nazi concentration camps - like Jews, Gypsies were also marked for anihilation. All told, this is emotional reading, but it contains much hope and humanity.

This play was very interesting and I think more people should read it. Also it relates to the movie alote.

Yes i recommed the play because I think it was a nice story. The part of the play I like is that when she first met peter. I dislike when she caught her attuide with her mother. The part I will change is that how they had to be in hide out.

Yes, I recommend the reader to read this play. I like most of the play is when Margot had defend her mom from Anne why you should not hate in mom. That Mrs. Frank is a nice person. In this play I would chnage is Anne personality to respect other and to be kind. You should read this play it goo and is a sad play to read.

Im writing this review to pursuade you, the reader, to buy this book. This is a great book and you should definetly buy it. There is no reason for you to not buy this book. This book contains drama, love, hatred, and a historic background.

I would have done everything Anne did. Anne went through a terrible time. No normal teenager could have survived this situation. If I were Anne Frank I would act the same way as she did.

I approve "The Diary of Anne Frank" because it's a terrific book, and it shows you a different way of living. The book bascially tells you how it was, hiding in a house with no space. Anne was a child who had dreams to be someone in life as well as to go somewhere. I really like the way that the family worked together as a team.
I really think the authors can change the way the play started. As authors they should have introduced the role of each character. I could have done what Anne did, like fall in love with the only boy her age that was living in the house.