Anne Frank

Theme: IsolationBy: Irish Lee and Joe Gillaspie

Period: 1, 2, 5 and 6

Date: 2/7/17

Introduction

• The theme of isolation was present throughout the play and connected to

the characters, setting and plot of the story.

• Isolation meaning is the complete separation from others. The state of being isolated.

• Some synonyms of isolation: seclusion, hiding, exile, concealment, segregation, and

withdrawal.

• All of these are present within Anne Frank and connect to Peter Van Daan.

• Sometimes we use isolation to protest ourselves from the world around us.

Peter-character

Evidence 1

• Peter isolates himself from others not just because he is shy but he also has

moments where he is ashamed of his parents behavior.

• Peter “I’m sort of a lone wolf ” (Goodrich and Hackett, Act I scene 2 pg.

377)

Evidence 2

• When it comes to isolation for Peter there is one that connects all the

characters and that is being in the Annex, hiding from the Nazis.

• They have even placed Peter away from the others in the Annex. Looking at

the map provided. (Goodrich and Hackett, page 370.

Evidence 3

• You get the idea.

Objective summary of the play

• There needs to be a total of 5-8 sentences. This is an objective summary of

the whole play. Do not give your opinion.