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The Diary of Anne Frank (play) Perseverance Quotes

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Quote #4

MR. VAN DAAN: Don't tell me! He gets fatter every day! Damn cat looks better than any of us. Out he goes, tonight! (1.5)

It's survival of the fittest in Mr. Van Daan's eyes. Not even Mouschi the cat gets a free pass.

Act 1, Scene 5 Summary
Perseverance

Quote #5

ANNE'S VOICE: The Van Daans' "discussions" are as violent as ever. (2.1)

And sometimes survival means the breakdown of good relationships. The Van Daans (who weren't really nice to begin with) start to get mean and nasty with each other. We can only wonder why…

Act 2, Scene 1 Summary
Perseverance

Quote #6

MARGOT: Sometimes I wish the end would come… whatever it is. (2.1)

Margot's eerie thought makes us cringe. Sometimes survival means giving up completely. We can empathize with her, but it still makes us totally sad.

Act 2, Scene 1 Summary
Perseverance
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