The Diary of a Young Girl-Anne Frank (Discussion Director)

This week, Nina, Ana, Arabela, and I read the last 180 pages of The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank.  I was the Discussion Director, and asked 5 questions that seemed important to me.

Q1: How did you feel when Anne flirted with Peter?
A1: I was empathized into Anne, and I was feeling glad for her when Peter and she went further in relationship. I also have flirted with several guys throughout my life, but I've never went that far. Anne and I are both teenage girls, and are having similar thoughts. I enjoyed reading about Anne flirting with Peter.

Q2: What did you think when Anne was interested in studying Greek mythology?
A2: I was quite surprised when Anne said that she loves reading books about Greek mythology. I am rather enthusiastic in anything related to art, such as music, fine art, and dancing. However, I don't find science, history, or mythology interesting at all. I am fascinated how Anne likes to study Greek mythology. I have once tried to read a book related to mythical tales of Greece, but I found myself drifting asleep as I started the first page. I truly think that it was a myth itself that I've finished the book.

Q3: What has surprised you reading this section of the book?
A3: I was surprised about how mature a 14 year old teenager can be. I've found out that Anne's inward thoughts and feelings were getting very deep compared to when she started writing in her diary. I noticed that the diaries about her thoughts deep inside her heart were increasing, all making sense. I wondered, if I also keep a diary for such a long time, will I also be like her and grow mature in thoughts?

Q4: What would you draw if you were the Illustrator?
A4: If I were the Illustrator, I would divide the sheet into half by drawing a silhouette of a young girl's head(sideways), and I would draw all the good things and imaginations and hopes of Anne in the section of the girl's head, representing Anne's hope and expectations. In the rest of the paper which is outside of the young girl's mind, I would draw grey shadows to represent the reality of war and the world.

Q5: How would you feel if you were Anne Frank?
A5: If I were Anne Frank, I would probably be insane by now if it weren't Peter. I hate being inside, and I can't bear staying indoors on weekends. How would I tolerate being indoors for years? Even though she's not entirely inside the Secret Annexe, I would call it 'wholly indoors for years'. I would be ill of boredom, sickness, depression, loneliness, and frustration.