Why Students Should Read The Diary Of Anne Frank

Imagine being forced to live in an attic for two years; wouldn’t that be ridiculous? Anne and her family had to be in that position. As Anne lived there, she recorded her experiences in her diary. The Diary of Anne Frank is a primary source of what life is like in during Nazi Germany from a Jewish perspective. In 8th grade, it is mandatory to read the diary. Although some think that The Diary of Anne Frank is boring and should not be read, students should read this book because it is a first hand account of the Holocaust, it shows what the Jewish people had to go through to survive, and students can relate to the author. Students should definitely read this book.

One reason why students should read this book is because it is a first hand account of the Holocaust. Secondary …show more content…
While hiding in the annexe, Anne was about the same age as the average 8th grader. In her diary, Anne expresses feelings and emotions that we all also feel and can relate to. For instance, Anne talks about puberty, and also her opinions, which we can somewhat relate to. Anne also writes and talks like us, which makes comprehending the text a lot easier. Through Anne’s vocabulary and language, we will have a deeper understanding of what is going on around her. We will be able to see what she sees and feel what she feels.

Some may argue that students should not read The Diary of Anne Frank. This, however, is not true. If students read the Diary of Anne Frank, they will be able to read a non-filtered primary source of the Holocaust. Also, this will present what the Jewish people experienced under Nazi oppression. The final reason is that we can relate to Anne’s diary. She was a regular teenager living a normal life not much different that ours. In her writing, and expresses thoughts and uses language that we can relate to. These reasons eliminate the concern of reading a boring