Dec 4, 2008

Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl | Peter Van Daan

Peter is an awkward, self-conscious sixteen-year-old boy. In contrast to Frank, Peter is quiet and generally keeps his thoughts and feelings to himself. In his patrol duties, Peter demonstrates that he is brave and dependable. His tender side is evident in the way he takes care of his cat, Mouschi, and the office cat, Boche.

Peter enjoys his relationship with Frank, but he never fully opens up to her. He prefers solitude and has little in common with Frank beyond their unusual living situation. Where Frank thrives on engaging her mind in writing and studying, Peter finds studies to be a...