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    Life in the Secret Annex Early 1942, Anne and her family, also the Van Pels, stayed in the Secret Annex. First, they hid in Mr.Frank old business place,in the attic.The attic had two floors,there was four bedroom and one bathroom. Then,they were in the Secret Annex for 2 years in hiding.Also, they had to go through some very harsh conditions. The harsh condition where they couldn’t go to school,not allowed outside at all,could not walk in the Secret Annex with shoes on,can’t run water from the…

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    Over six million jews were killed in the Holocaust, “The Devil’s Arithmetic” takes place during the Holocaust. Hannah is a character from “The Devil’s Arithmetic” who is twelve years old, jewish, and is living the lifes of Chaya and Hannah. Although some people think Hannah is showing appreciation towards her jewish heritage, she isn't. Hannah want’s to go back to New Rochelle. People say Hannah wants to stay in lublin because she is being nice to her new family. When Hannah was reading stories…

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    Anne Frank Essay

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    lives, but Anne Frank was not one of those people. Anne Frank was a Jewish teenager at the times of the Holocaust, and although she was sent to a concentration camp at the age of 15, she was very positive and always tried to see the best in everyone. Her character could be seen through her speech, actions, and interaction with others. One of Anne’s most famous quotes, “In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart,” shows that she was an accepting person. Anne…

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    Melissa Müller’s text Anne Frank: The Biography, proves that Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett’s play The Diary of Anne Frank is unjustified in using dramatic license because it makes the reader confused on the role of the resistance, he or she loses the actual account of the arrest, and it also removes the feelings of the gestapo. Miep was not arrested in the annex, which questions the reader why. In the play Miep was in the country. Mr. Kraler, Miep and Mr. Frank survived and they went to…

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    The book the “Scarlet letter” is a story of two lovers stuck in turmoil, over a crime that was an accident. Hawthorn takes us on a journey about Hester, Dimmesdale, and the Scarlet letter. This paper will talk about why Hester is innocent. First, I will talk about the scarlet letter. The Scarlet letter is the letter A that is put on Hester’s bosom. The letter stands for Adultery. Adultery is committed when a person that is married, has sex with a person who isn’t there husband or wife. Partake…

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    In what ways is sex used by Anne and Henry as a weapon in this set of historical events? During the beginning of Henry VIII reign England was recognized as a Catholic nation with ties that gave tremendous amount of authority to the Pope of Rome, however, Henry VIII abolished those ties and consequently changed the whole country religious foundation for the sole reason that his sexual desires or quest for a male heir conflicted with the Pope. Henry VIII was displeased with his 20 years of…

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    specific fear, or masking it in a way that is undetectable with one way of accomplishing the former by sheer determination. There are numerous courageous historical figures in the world; two figures that I would like to highlight are Anne Frank and Nelson Mandela. Anne Frank was a German-born Jew who came to be known as the “human face of the Holocaust” in World War II. Ms. Frank…

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    literature from the Holocaust gave a true perspective of what it was like to live a life such as that. As an example, Anne Frank was a writer in the Holocaust but not as a novel or story writer, but a diary writer.Anne Frank didn't survive the Holocaust, but while she hid from the enforcers of the Holocaust, Anne wrote in her own diary. The diary revealed after the building Anne sheltered in freed. The diary became famous as a part of the Holocaust. A second survivor of the Holocaust was…

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    Anne Frank Traits

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    Anne Frank Essay “In spite of everything, I still believe people are good at heart.” Anne Frank was only 15 years old when she wrote this quote in her diary. During that time, she was in hiding because the Nazi’s were hunting down Jewish people and forcing them from their homes. Eventually the Nazis found Anne and her family, they perished in a concentration camp, but her friend Miep Gies kept her diary safe. This diary entry teaches us about her character. Anne was resilient, hopeful and…

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    The Tudors are one of, if not the, most famous royal family in English history. The infamous rule of Henry VIII and the startlingly successful reign of Elizabeth I became the iconic representations of English monarchs. The unprecedented success and social change that occurred during the Tudor dynasty make it one of the most studied eras of English history. Much of the history surrounding the Tudors is clouded with mystery and ambiance. The questionable ascension to the throne and the efforts…

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