Peter Schiff
Prince CharmingPeter Schiff is the ur-dreamboat. Think of your first big childhood crush—maybe Prince Eric or Ariel from The Little Mermaid. Now add in the first school flirtation you had. Then s...
Lies, a school friend
Truth and LiesLies, like Peter Schiff, is a dual symbol—both within Anne's mind and within the reader's. Quick background: Lies was Anne's bestie. They shared the kind of awesome bond that only h...
Menstruation
Aunt FloAll girls know that it's no secret that getting your first period is already super-symbolic. It signals that your body is ready to get to baby-making... which is a huge, huge deal. It's a d...
Writing
Scribbling ScribeOkay, this is the symbol that always chokes us up... and also gives us the most hope.If that sounds confusing, well, welcome to The Diary of Anne Frank, perhaps the most devastatin...
Westertoren clock
Old FaithfulRoutine is super-comforting. Some people might love hearing the sound of the garbage trucks rumble by every morning. Other people are soothed by the fact that McDonald's always tastes e...