January
19
Act 2: Scenes 3, 4, and 5
Hello 8th Graders,
Questions for the rest of Act 2 are below!
Scene #3
1. Why do you think Mr. Frank doesn’t support his wife’s demand that the Van Daan’s leave?
2. Why do you think Mr. Van Daan feels ill? What does this show about him?
3. What does Mrs. Frank’s remorse show about her previous outburst?
Scene #4
1. What is Anne’s purpose in her speech? (Lines 1204-1217)
2. Who are the people that helped Anne and the others? How does the thought of them help her not be afraid?
3. How does Anne’s experience with her mother influence her view of what is happening in the world?
Scene #5
1. In what way has Mr. Frank changed from the first scene of the play? How does this support the major theme of the play?