Question

The Diary of Anne Frank -ACT 1 a play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett DIRECTIONS: Answer all questions with complete sentences by giving specific detail and information. 1. The play opens in November 1945, but in what year does most of Act One take place? 2. What causes Mr. Frank to think back in time at the beginning of the play? 3. At first, (i.e. the first day) how does going into hiding affect Anne? 4. Why do you think Anne cannot destroy the Star of David from her clothing, as Peter does? 5. When exactly does Anne realize what "going into hiding" really means? 6. What does Mr. Frank tell Anne that "cannot be locked up"? 7. In what ways do the families try to live their lives normally? (List 2 of the ways) 8. Which events intrude upon the families, showing that their lives aren't normal? (List 3 of the ways) 9. While in the isolation of hiding, Anne has grown lonely and frustrated. What are Anne's dreams for her future? (List 2 of them)​

Answer 1

Act One of 'The Diary of Anne Frank' takes place in 1942. Anne initially reacts to hiding with curiosity, cannot part with her Star of David, realizes the gravity of their situation, and dreams of a normal future as a writer and a student.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Diary of Anne Frank, a play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, opens in November 1945 but most of Act One reflects the events of 1942. Mr. Frank thinks back in time at the beginning of the play due to his emotional connection to the abandoned annex and finding Anne's diary. Initially, Anne is excited and curious about going into hiding, showing an adventurous spirit despite the danger. Anne cannot bring herself to destroy the Star of David from her clothing, potentially due to its personal and cultural significance. The reality of what "going into hiding" truly means dawns on Anne when she realizes the loss of freedom and the need for silence during the day. Mr. Frank tells Anne that their spirits "cannot be locked up," referring to the resilience of human hope and dignity.

To maintain a semblance of normalcy, the families inside the annex adhere to a schedule and celebrate holidays together. Despite their efforts, the outside world intrudes through a series of events such as the arrival of the Green Police, burglaries, and air raids, reminding them that their lives are far from normal. In isolation, Anne dreams of becoming a writer and returning to school once the war is over, reflecting her hopeful nature and aspirations for the future.