The Diary of Anne Frank, by Francis Goodrich and Albert Hackett, parallels to “Shooting Attack on Paris Newspaper,” by Tara Fowler and Peter Mikelbank, showing hope and strength in dire circumstances through the unity of victims in suffering, the ability to stay true to one’s self, and the determination to survive oppression. The citizens of Paris and the occupants of the annex unite in suffering, enabling the reader to see the strength it provides for them. After the shooting of 12 people at the magazine offices of Charlie Hebdo, demonstrators crowd the streets of Paris as they stand together to support and grieve with each other. President Francis Hollande declares a day of mourning and states: “We must realize our best weapon is unity…”
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When Anne is in the annex, she relies on her religion to bring her hope for survival. She talks to Peter and tries to convince him to believe in something that will inspire him, just like her faith does for her. Anne says, “I just mean some religion…it doesn’t matter what. Just something to believe in” (Goodrich and Hackett 431). For Anne, she uses her religion Judaism along with thinking herself out; creating a sense of freedom for herself. When staying true to herself, she has hope and wishes Peter would too. She knows that if he chooses to believe in something, it will offer him hope in his dark times. The President of France also uses his power to support a strong country through hope when they are facing oppression. He feels that the terrorists want the citizens to suffer therefore attacking them at an unexpected time. He addresses his country and says that “this was an attack on freedom, we must be ourselves…” (Fowler and Mikelbank 2). Freedom is what provides everyone with the chance to be themselves. The President of Paris believes that the attack was an effort to destroy the individuality of the citizens of Paris, but as long as they continue remaining true to themselves they will have the courage to be hopeful. Although the reader could understand why they may want to surrender to avoid suffering, it will
When Anne is in the annex, she relies on her religion to bring her hope for survival. She talks to Peter and tries to convince him to believe in something that will inspire him, just like her faith does for her. Anne says, “I just mean some religion…it doesn’t matter what. Just something to believe in” (Goodrich and Hackett 431). For Anne, she uses her religion Judaism along with thinking herself out; creating a sense of freedom for herself. When staying true to herself, she has hope and wishes Peter would too. She knows that if he chooses to believe in something, it will offer him hope in his dark times. The President of France also uses his power to support a strong country through hope when they are facing oppression. He feels that the terrorists want the citizens to suffer therefore attacking them at an unexpected time. He addresses his country and says that “this was an attack on freedom, we must be ourselves…” (Fowler and Mikelbank 2). Freedom is what provides everyone with the chance to be themselves. The President of Paris believes that the attack was an effort to destroy the individuality of the citizens of Paris, but as long as they continue remaining true to themselves they will have the courage to be hopeful. Although the reader could understand why they may want to surrender to avoid suffering, it will