The Fourth Commandment Of Anne Frank's Behavior

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Anne Frank can be very respectful and kind to others, but she is sassy too. We too can be disrespectful in times. Anne’s behavior compared to our behavior is very similar, yet different in many ways. The fourth commandment tells us to honor your father and your mother. Our actions and our words towards our parents should always be kind and respectful because they do so much for us. We should always thank them for what they give us.

Anne’s behavior can sometimes be cruel and unjust to her mother and father. In the story Mrs. Frank tries to help anne fall asleep, but Anne does not want her. page.480, “Annele! It’s true father...you’re the only one I love.” Anne is talking to her father after her mom has left the room. On page.462 Anne

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