The symbolism in The Diary of Anne Frank is Anne’s diary. The diary symbolizes Anne’s life and the hope she has. Anne still has hope that once the war is over, she wouldn’t have to spend Hanukkah in hiding, but at home. The author wrote,”We are all here, alive. That is present enough (Mrs. Frank). No, it isn't. I've got something (Anne)...” (Page 737 Goodrich & Hackett). This symbolizes that Anne still has hope and that she has gotten everyone a gift, even though no one else had thought of getting gifts while they were in hiding. The gifts she got everyone wasn’t expensive it was more of a sentimental gift. Even though Anne is in hiding it's not going to stop her from living a normal life. The author wrote,”And now let's have a song, Father...please…”
