As reading Anne Frank’s diary, is realize that neither Mrs. Frank nor Margot offer much to Anne in the way of emotional support. Though Anne feels very connected to her father and derives strength and encouragement from him, he is like one’s mother. Living as a Jew in an increasingly anti-Jewish society, in cramped and deprived circumstances, heightens the isolation Anne feels and complicates her struggle for who she is as a person and also questions why Jews are hated by everyone. Feelings of loneliness and isolation also play out in the larger part when the Franks, Van Daans, and Mr. Dussel in the annex. All the inhabitants feel anxious, fearful, and stressed because of their circumstances (hiding from the German police) No one wants to
