Summary Of Anne's Diary

During WW2 Anne is forced to live in tight spaces. For example, one bathroom is shared for 8 people, Anne and Mummy have many fights, and Anne is also pulled into many arguments with others. Anne’s purpose for writing changes due to struggles in the war and hardships in life. Her diary is used for different purposes as time goes on. Changes in Anne’s circumstances are reflected as the role and purpose of her diary shifts from school and friends, to hardships of being in hiding, to death.
At first, Anne’s diary is filled with entries about school, friends, jokes and boys, which are typical topics of young adolescents. Anne is always interested in boys and boyfriends. Anne states, “Mummy always wants to know who I am going to marry. Little does she know that it’s Peter Wessel.” At this point in the diary her life is consumed with friends and small issues because this is what she …show more content…
Anne writes, “I witnessed a terrific air battle between German and British Planes.” Anne is scared so she begins to write to relieve her stress. She talks about all events that happen in the war, big victories and problems going on in the outside world. Anne is really db vepressed. She states, “The atmosphere is so oppressive, and sleepy and as heavy as lead.” Anne’s life is very boring, filled with problems and fears. She tries new writing styles to cope with all of her problems. Anne constantly writes about sad and dreary things. She does this to get all of her feelings out. Anne writes,“Oh, so many things bubble up inside me as I lie in bed, having to put up with people I’m fed up with, who always misinterpret my intentions. That’s why in the end, I always come back to my diary. That is where I start and where finish, because Kitty is always patient.” No matter how angry Anne gets she always goes back to her diary and experiments with her