The Diary of Anne Frank Questions on Peter Van Daan
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In The Diary of Anne Frank, how does Anne and Peter's relationship change in Act 2, Scenes 1 and 2?
In the play The Diary of Anne Frank, Anne and Peter's relationship changes over the course of act 2 as they grow closer. Peter becomes her only meaningful ally besides her father and “Kitty.” As act...
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Why does Peter remove the yellow star from his clothing in The Diary of Anne Frank?
Peter removes the yellow star from his clothing in The Diary of Anne Frank because he no longer wants to wear something that identifies him for the Nazis and has become a badge of shame. Now in...
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Why is Anne nicknamed "Mrs. Quack Quack" in "The Diary of Anne Frank"?
Anne is nicknamed "Mrs. Quack Quack" because she talks a lot. Peter uses this nickname to tease her, referencing an incident where a teacher called her that for talking excessively in class. Despite...
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Why does Mr. Dussel infuriate Peter in The Diary of Anne Frank?
Mr. Dussel infuriates Peter primarily by suggesting that someone ate his beloved cat, Moushi. Peter and Dussel frequently clash over the cat, as Dussel claims to be allergic and resents its presence....
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How does Anne tease Peter in act 1, scene 3 of The Diary of Anne Frank?
In act 1, scene 3 of The Diary of Anne Frank, Anne teases Peter by taking his shoes and playfully denying it. Peter chases her around the house, trying to retrieve them. This playful teasing...
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Who are the Van Daans and can you describe each family member in The Diary of Anne Frank?
Herman Van Daan is a friend and business associate of Otto Frank. He and his family--wife Petronella and son Peter--are invited to join the Franks in their secret hideaway. The husband and...
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How is Peter's relationship with his mother similar to Anne's in "The Diary of Anne Frank"?
Both Peter and Anne don't get along well with their mothers mostly because of the generation gap which separates mothers from teenagers. Peter is embarrassed by his mother because she flirts with...
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In The Diary of Anne Frank, why does Mr. Van Daan's plan upset Anne and Peter?
In The Diary of Anne Frank, what Mr. Van Daan says he is going to do that upsets Anne and Peter is to get rid of Peter’s cat, Mouschi. Anne speaks up for Peter, because they are friends and she knows...
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What did Anne give Mr. Van Daan for Hannukkah in The Diary of Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl?
In The Diary of Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, Anne made it a point to get everyone in the secret annex a gift for Hanukkah--even her roommate, grumpy Mr. Dussel. First she presents the...
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What does Peter admire about Anne in The Diary of Anne Frank?
Peter admires Anne for her ability to be kind, curious and happy in such a terrible situation.
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What are three examples of person versus self in "The Diary of Anne Frank"?
When there is a conflict of person versus self in a work of literature, this usually means that there is an internal struggle being fought within someone's mind against him or herself. In "The...
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Why was Peter embarrassed by his father's words to Mr. Dussel in The Diary of Anne Frank?
In the stage adaptation of Anne Frank's Diary of a Young Girl, Peter van Daan (described in the diary under the pseudonym "van Pels") is humiliated and angered by his father's hostility towards...
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Anne Frank's Relationships with the Van Daans
Anne Frank's relationship with the Van Daans, particularly Mrs. Van Daan, in The Diary of Anne Frank, is complex and often strained. Initially, Anne is warm towards Mrs. Van Daan, but grows...
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Changes in the Van Daans, the Franks, and Mr. Dussel physically and emotionally from the play's start to Act 2 in The...
By Act 2 of The Diary of Anne Frank, the Van Daans, the Franks, and Mr. Dussel show significant physical and emotional changes. They become thinner and more haggard due to food shortages and stress....
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How did Peter help Anne Frank find hope during their time in hiding?
Peter and Anne were not immediately friends when living in the secret annex. In the dramatic version of The Diary of Anne Frank, Peter and Anne frequently tease each other at the start of the play....
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How does Mr. van Daan spoil the celebration in The Diary of Anne Frank?
Mr. Van Daan spoils the celebration by telling Peter to get rid of his cat. In Act 1, Scene 5, Anne tries to cheer everyone up with a Hanukah celebration. She even makes gifts for...
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In The Diary of Anne Frank, how do others know of Anne and Peter's meeting?
Anne primps before joining Peter in his room. When the other characters see her trying to make herself look nice, they know she is going to see Peter. At the beginning of the play, Anne and...