“If we began thinking of all the horrors in world, we’re lost.” Anne said to her fellow roommates. In the play, The Diary Of Anne Frank written by , Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. The Franks, The Van Daans, and Dussel are all hiding in a secret annex living in fear during World War 2 trying to remain optimistic. Hope and optimism are shown in the play through encouraging and determined characters, energetic and celebratory events, and a everlasting perseverance through hard times.
Anne and Mr. Frank provide hope through out the play in order to keep other characters happy and to maintain a happy household. Mr. Frank shows optimism by assuring people they will be able to move around and have fun, just as they did before (Page 16). Otto also comforts Anne by pointing out all the similarities between the Annex and home (Page 22). Mr. Frank encourages characters and uplifts their spirit by pointing out the goods and similarities between the past and the present. Anne also is optimistic throughout the play, on page 113 in her voiceover she points says, “There’s still excellent news of the invasion. The best part about it is that I have a feeling that friends are coming.” This quote shows that Anne believes and is hopeful help is coming and will get them out of the great mess, that is World War 2. …show more content…
On page 74 the family is happy and exuberant as they celebrate hanukkah. They show pride in their religion and are hopeful that the allies will come, so they can celebrate in without being scared that they will be arrested and sent off to a concentration camp. When Meip comes and tells the the Allies have landed the family is hopeful that they will make it to Berlin (Page 109-110). Even though the Allies are thousands of miles away the household is still confident that they will arrive to Berlin in
Anne and Mr. Frank provide hope through out the play in order to keep other characters happy and to maintain a happy household. Mr. Frank shows optimism by assuring people they will be able to move around and have fun, just as they did before (Page 16). Otto also comforts Anne by pointing out all the similarities between the Annex and home (Page 22). Mr. Frank encourages characters and uplifts their spirit by pointing out the goods and similarities between the past and the present. Anne also is optimistic throughout the play, on page 113 in her voiceover she points says, “There’s still excellent news of the invasion. The best part about it is that I have a feeling that friends are coming.” This quote shows that Anne believes and is hopeful help is coming and will get them out of the great mess, that is World War 2. …show more content…
On page 74 the family is happy and exuberant as they celebrate hanukkah. They show pride in their religion and are hopeful that the allies will come, so they can celebrate in without being scared that they will be arrested and sent off to a concentration camp. When Meip comes and tells the the Allies have landed the family is hopeful that they will make it to Berlin (Page 109-110). Even though the Allies are thousands of miles away the household is still confident that they will arrive to Berlin in