Anne Frank Act I, Sc 4-5

After reading sc 4-5, answer the following discussion questions and save them in your Anne Frank folder for me to check.

1. 1. What is Anne’s nightmare about in Scene 4?

2. In Scene 4 why is Anne disappointed with herself? What split in herself does she describe?

3. What Hanukkah presents does Anne give each member of the group in Scene 5?

4. What frightening incident interrupts the Hanukkah celebration? How does Peter make the situation worse?

5. According to Mr. Dussel, what new danger threatens the group as a result of this incident?

6. What happens at the end of Act I?

7. What side of herself does Anne show in her nightmare and in her confession to her father?

8. What do we learn about Anne from the Hanukkah gifts she gives?

9. Give an example of how life in the attic brings out the best in the characters and an example of how it brings out the worst.

10. Why do you think it might be important for a group like this to celebrate an event like Hanukkah, even though they have few ‘reasons for good cheer’?