In The Diary of Anne Frank, Anne describes the complicated movements of her identity during her time in hiding. Trapped in the Secret Annex, Anne explores her identity as daughter, lover, sister, friend, war reporter, philosopher, historian, religious scholar, student, and writer, just to name a few aspects. Anne identifies herself as Jewish, in terms of her cultural heritage, and, to some degree, her religion.
Like the Roma, Jehovah's Witnesses, gay people, and others considered different, Anne, as a Jew, is considered by the Nazi regime to belong to a “race” that doesn't deserve to exist. The tension between this and the personal identity Anne is trying to develop drives her account.
Questions About Identity
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“Writer” is the strongest aspect of Anne’s identity.
As one result of the negative identity imposed on Anne by the Nazis, Anne’s self esteem gets lower and lower throughout her diary.
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1. What is the theme of "The Diary of Anne Frank"? |
2. Why is identity an important theme in "The Diary of Anne Frank"? |
3. How does Anne Frank's identity evolve throughout the diary? |
4. How does Anne Frank's diary provide insight into the human experience? |
5. What lessons can be learned from "The Diary of Anne Frank" regarding identity? |
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