Transcript The Play of the Diary of Anne Frank Act 2, Scene 2 Act 2, Scene 2: • Although everyone is worried about Mr Kraler -

The Play of the Diary of Anne Frank
Act 2, Scene 2
Act 2, Scene 2:
• Although everyone is
worried about Mr Kraler
- who has been
admitted to hospital there is growing
excitement at the
possibility of an Allied
invasion of the
Netherlands.
Act 2, Scene 2:
• Although Anne isn’t in
love with Peter, she is
very happy to have him
around.
• Mrs Frank is worried
that Anne will expose
herself to criticism and
unpleasantness from
Mrs van Daan because
of her relationship with
Peter.
Act 1, Scene 3:
• The themes that are
explored through the
characters and incidents
in this scene are:
– Conflict
– Triumph over Adversity
Questions & Answers:
• Why is Margot jealous of Anne?
– Margot is jealous that Anne has something to look
forward to each day and feel excited about.
• What does Anne mean when she says that she will
have to “run the gauntlet”?
– To run the gauntlet means to navigate yourself through
difficult and treacherous obstacles. In Anne’s case, it is
Mrs van Daan that she must get around safely.
• Why is she criticized for visiting Peter’s room?
– Mrs van Daan criticizes Anne for dressing up and suggests
that it is improper for a girl to call on a boy. She feels that
it is inappropriate for young people to be alone together
and suggests that they are doing more than “talking”.