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    The play named The diary of Anne Frank tells the story of a teenage girl who is hiding from the nazis during World War ll. In this play, Anne struggles with growing up and finding her independence while in an attic with seven other people and a cat. In recent years, a movie version of Anne’s life has adapted the ideas and events from this play. In this movie, the audience sees Anne transition from her normal life in Amsterdam to her life in the Secret Annex. Although the play and the movie of…

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    The difference in these 3 articles about the Holocaust is that they tell the story in a different point of view, whether it be in first point of view, third point of view, or even just in an article. Okay, well, the first article that talks about the Holocaust is Children in the Shadows, talking about the horrible Holocaust experience in a point of view mixing, fact and narrated detail. Here are some things to back up, “She heard it from Madame DeGelas, who hid Renee's family in a small…

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    Frank Sinatra

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    Frank Sinatra, aka Francis A. Sinatra, Francesco Sinatra, was born in the small community of Hoboken, New Jersey. He was the only child of Italian-Americans Marty and Dolly Sinatra, due to the fact that Frank was a whopping 13.5lbs, his mother’s chances to have more children were ruined. He lived with lifelong scars on his cheek, neck and ear from his difficult birth. Although relatives believed he was dead when he finally was delivered, Frank was a scraper, and not about to give up! Frank grew…

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    Frank Mccourt Biography

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    Frank McCourt The beauty of an author is his ability to not only improve his own life, but the ones around him with words and writing that encourages the reader to work for what he/she wants to achieve. Frank McCourt’s childhood of emigrating, hope-seeking, and loss helped shape his character and his writing into a novel that can help others. His ability to practically raise himself during a challenging time period in history shows his courage and willingness to achieve what others think to…

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    Within such a young age Anne Frank was changing countless amount of outlooks on the horrible war of World War Two. Anne stated, "In spite of everything, I still believe people are good at heart." Therefore, by Anne stating that it shows that Anne Frank was sincerely a great person. Nevertheless, it had shown that she had a positive posture and attitude about the war that was going on. Lastly, she was caring for everyone in the household. At this point in life, Hitler has made a devastating…

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    When we think of Frank Sinatra we think of a man in a fedora singing and dancing in front of a big band or a main character in one of our great grandparents favorite movies. Well you're right but Sinatra had a different side that was a little scandalous. He was on the FBI watch list for being a possible communist sympathizer and having ties to the mobs. Sinatra lived a lush and lavish life while still beating to his own drum when it came to ethics. Sinatra never had any luck or self control when…

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    2. The Diary of Anne Frank: Anne Frank’s diary is the most famous account of the Holocaust. Her family was forced into hiding when the Holocaust began. The Gestapo finally arrested Anne and her family on August 4, 1944. Anne Frank’s diary is important because it is a first-hand account of what Jews went through in Germany during World War 2. Her diary describes growing up during the Holocaust. It is a true account of a life in hiding. The diary of Anne Frank is important because it is a window…

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    In the play The Diary of Anne Frank, we learn about life in the secret annex, and how many restrictions there were on their daily lives. “In spite of everything, I still believe people are really good at heart,” is a famous quote around the world today that came from Anne Frank. . She probably felt this way seeing that so many different people had done kind and nice acts for her throughout her lifetime, and it is hard to believe people could be so cruel and ignorant. The Nazis had treated this…

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    grabbed her hand and pulled her in and kisses her. Then, they came downstairs and the green police were there to take the Family. They were sent to these horrible camps and most of them died expected Mr. Frank. Margot and Anne died with a lice disease. Peter died of exhaustion at one of the camps. Mrs. Frank died from illness. Mrs. Van Pels and Mr. Van Pels’ death are unknown. Dussel death was from a horrible disease called…

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    Before Frank Abagnale became one of the most well-known impostors on the list, he spent his childhood in New York City and was especially close to his father. However, Frank’s stable younger life ended early at the age of sixteen, when his mother decided to leave his father and worked to her independence. Frank’s life was turned upside-down, he ran away from home. With little in his bank account and no formal education, Frank found out no one would take him seriously and offer him a decent job.…

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