Dramatized by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett Based upon the book Anne Frank Diary of a Young Girl Presented by Kristen Brannon Brianna Mead and Austin Paniucki Albert Hackett amp Frances Goodrich ID: 236248
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The Diary of Anne Frank
Dramatized by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett
Based upon the book
Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl
Presented by Kristen Brannon, Brianna Mead, and Austin PaniuckiSlide2
Albert Hackett &
Frances Goodrich Slide3
Genre/First Performance
This play was first performed on October 5, 1955 in the
Cort
Theater in New York City.Slide4
Plot Summary
Plot Synopsis- The Franks and the Van Daans are forced to hide in the Frank’s attic during the holocaust in the Netherlands. A girl named Meip and her father, Mr. Kraler, both
D
utchman, bring the Franks and Van Daans supplies in the attic. Anne and the rest of the characters are under even more stress and tension when they take in a dentist named Mr. Dussel. Slide5
Inciting Incident
When
the Franks invite Mr. Dussel into the house, tension in the house increases and creates conflict between Mr. Dussel and Anne, as well as with PeterSlide6
Climax
The
climax occurs when the Franks, Van Daan, and Mr. Dussel are discovered hiding in the
atticSlide7
Three Major Issues
1. Fighting against your basic and learned nature
2. Being shut off from society
3. Adolescence and the changing relationships resulting from growing upSlide8
Theme
A major theme in
The Diary of Anne Frank
is isolation. The Franks, Van Daans, and Mr. Dussel must hide alone in an attic for two years, and their only company is each other. In addition to the obvious isolation between the families and the outside world, Anne feels an internal isolation. It’s hard for Anne to connect with people, and she feels as though no one understands her. Slide9
Important Characters
Anne Frank- The youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank. She is intelligent, charming and, funny. To others she is an annoyance. By the end of the play, she grows from a clueless young 13 year old girl to a smart, self-aware 15 year old.
Otto Frank- Anne’s father. He is practical and kind and Anne feels closer to him then anyone. Otto is the only member of the family to survive the war.
Peter Van Daan- The Van Daan’s only son. Shy, awkward and has a little temper, he does not pay much attention to Anne until they have been living in the annex for almost two years. They develop a good friendship that leads them to being more than just “friends”.Slide10Slide11
Protagonist
The protagonist of this play is Anne Frank. We witness her struggle to be accepted and connect with people. We want her to succeed and to not get captured. We root for Anne.Slide12
Antagonist
The antagonist of the play is Nazi Germany itself .
It is because Germany occupied Holland and wanted to destroy all the Jews that the Franks, van
Daans, and Mr. Dussel went into hiding. Slide13
Setting
The play takes place in The Netherlands between the years of 1942 and 1944. This is during the Holocaust. Slide14
Scene SelectionSlide15
Vocabulary Words
Hanukkah- Jewish holiday celebration, gifts exchanged, candles lit in a ceremonious manner, dinner shared and songs sung
Holocaust- genocide of European Jews and others
Annex- auxiliary buildingNazi-follower of HitlerRucksac- knapsac, backpackOstentatiously- noticeable, on purposeJubilant-joyful, happySlide16
Sustenance-life, nourishment
Capitulation-surrendering
Fatalist-accepts things
Liberate-free Meticulous-picky, finicky, carefulSlide17
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