Literary Qualities
Anne records her personal actions and feelings in warm, simple conversational language. Her images are vivid; her writing is sincere. She addresses Kitty, the diary, […]
Month: October 2008
Social Sensitivity
The primary social issue addressed in Anne Frank is obviously the persecution of Jews. A familiarity with the history of anti-Semitism may help the reader […]
Topics for Discussion
1. Why doesn’t Anne’s father take the family to another country? 2. What influences people like Miep, Elli, Kraler, and Koophuis to risk their lives […]
Ideas for Reports and Papers
1. Different theories on the authorship of the diary have emerged. Some say that Anne’s father completely revised the text. Others contend that much material […]
Adaptations
Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl has been adapted both to the stage and to film under the title The Diary of Anne […]
About the Author
Born Eric Arthur Blair in Motihari, Bengal, India, on June 25, 1903, George Orwell was the son of a British civil servant and belonged to […]
Themes ans Characters
Modeled on a relatively simple premise, the novel begins as the animals of Manor Farm unite against farmer Jones to overthrow his tyrannical rule. Understandably […]
Literary Qualities
An extremely disciplined writer, Orwell consistently used language to enhance the development of plot while providing insight into thematic concerns. This is especially true in […]