Diary Of Anne Frank Literary Analysis

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In the Diary of Anne Frank, young Anne desperately tries to manage a positive attitude with the harsh conditions Jews faced during the Holocaust. Barely clinging to sanity, survives day to day by writing to kitty, her adored diary and friend. Anne soon realizes that this is only a temporary solutions and attempts to create a permanent one. For a period of time, Anne plunges into despair, believing that she can never have the great feeling of happiness again. However, Anne does come up with a solution when she states, "Riches can all be lost, but that happiness in your own heart can only be veiled, and it will still bring you happiness again, as long as you live. As long as you can look fearlessly up into the heavens, as long as you know

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