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__**BE SURE TO SAVE YOUR WORK BEFORE LEAVING THIS PAGE!**__ The word stereotyped is basically another word for being judged or labeled. So many people these days are stereotyped on different things like hobbies, interests, personal lives and so much more. For example when kids and teens find out what school CBSD kids go to, they are either judged by others from other schools or they are labeled by their school from which group they belong in. Honestly, I think there should be no groups because everyone is equal. I see people being stereotyped all the time, based off of their religion, culture or hobbies. When someone likes a sports team that someone else doesn’t like, it can lead to drama. I personally have been stereotyped a lot in my life, but a lot of the main reasons I can’t think of at the top of my head. Also I’ve been stereotyped over the fact that I like to hunt, I like to get muddy and I enjoy being outdoorsy. To be honest I think everyone has stereotyped someone and has been stereotyped. No one is perfect and we all judge each other to make ourselves sound good about ourselves. We need to stop stereotyping people because we can’t just judge or label someone if we don’t really know them. We all have different character traits and hobbies that make us all unique. Written by: Esther P

1. Dear WikiPal, A stereotype is something that people think defines who you are. Maybe you’re the “popular girl” at school. That defines who you are, and you end up being known as the “popular girl”. There are so many stereotypes that show up. Mean, nice, popular, unpopular. Those are all stereotypes people are considered as and the things you do and the people you hang out with, determine your stereotype. We are all sort of the same and placing people on this imaginary chart we have in our heads, is not how you treat people. Nobody should feel scared to express what they like and what they like to do, just because they are afraid that some kids might label them. In middle school, it seems like every one gets stereotyped and it’s mainly about popularity. We shouldn’t care about how popular we are, we should be focused on having fun and hanging out with people that make us happy. A silly thing like stereotyping shouldn’t get in the way. Depending on how you are stereotyped, people could feel very upset and not to happy about how others see them. I also agree that nobody should be scared to go out and enjoy their hobbies, their religion, and other things like that. Sincerely, Steve Collins

2. Dear WikiPal,

What Mr. Frank is saying that he still has hope and he wishes everyone wasn’t so negative. He is trying to encourage the rest of the group and make sure they know that they have a good chance that they will survive. What this is saying about Mr. Frank is that he is a good person and he wants everyone to be happy and stay optimistic about this terrible situation they are in. As Mr. Frank is trying to be encouraging, all of the others aren’t as hopeful. This is sort of revealing that they want to give up or just quit. They don’t think they have a chance, so they are almost hinting to the fact that most of them will not make it at the end of the story. How they communicate and treat each other also tends to stir up many problems throughout this stressful and unpleasant experience. From the way they talk to each other, they seem irritable and very unhappy and they are showing those emotions as they talk. After almost two years of being in hiding, I would probably react similarly. What would be most difficult for me would be that I would have to be quiet and wouldn’t be allowed or able to talk or make any noises. This would be hard for me because I like to talk, so having to hold everything I want to say would be very hard.

Sincerely, Steve Collins

Dear Wiki Pal, If I was hiding for two years and then could be free, I think I would just take a walk and try to remember how things used to be. I would go around and look at things and places I used to go to and do, and that would allow me to remember a time before the Holocaust. Since Anne seemed to have a great interest in writing, I think that she would go on to become and author. She would have published many books, and I think she may have even published her book on her own. I believe that Anne would do this because she enjoyed writing very much and would like to keep her writing up, and she wants people to know who she is, so becoming and author would give her that opportunity to share her stories. In Act 1 Anne says that she is going to move to Paris (page 516) and that she will become a famous dancer or singer. Her personality seems to be that she is very hopeful and is always thinking of the best. From ,Steve Collins

What would you do after 2 years of hiding? If I were in hiding... I would be going crazy because your basically in an apartment for many months to a year, and you can't leave, you have to stay there until your out of hiding. Also you would have to be quiet for so many hours a day. Your crammed in a room with lots of people and you can't just walk out and get some fresh air, or go to your favorite restaurant, or hang out with your friends. Your being held hostage until the war is over or until the Nazi's would stop looking for you. What would Anne do if she were freed after hiding? Anne would probably ride her bike around her city because from the play we know that she has a bike. Anne also might get out and explore the world because after all that time hiding, you need room to move around and explore. She also might even write in her diary, the experience she had during the Holocaust. Sorry wikipal  that I did not get back to your last response, but my answer is that Mr. Frank is a very appreciative person and he's very grateful for what he's got. Even though these characters went through tough times, they still had perseverance and did not give up. If my family was in hiding we would have a lot of problems because I would be very claustrophobic, my family and I would argue about a lot of things and get into many fights. I would not enjoy hiding because I like to explore and get out into the world, not hide in a tiny office for months or even years. Esther P

Dear WikiPal, What Mr. Frank is saying that he still has hope and he wishes everyone wasn’t so negative. He is trying to encourage the rest of the group and make sure they know that they have a good chance that they will survive. What this is saying about Mr. Frank is that he is a good person and he wants everyone to be happy and stay optimistic about this terrible situation they are in. As Mr. Frank is trying to be encouraging, all of the others aren’t as hopeful. This is sort of revealing that they want to give up or just quit. They don’t think they have a chance, so they are almost hinting to the fact that most of them will not make it at the end of the story. How they communicate and treat each other also tends to stir up many problems throughout this stressful and unpleasant experience. From the way they talk to each other, they seem irritable and very unhappy and they are showing those emotions as they talk. After almost two years of being in hiding, I would probably react similarly. What would be most difficult for me would be that I would have to be quiet and wouldn’t be allowed or able to talk or make any noises. This would be hard for me because I like to talk, so having to hold everything I want to say would be very hard. Sincerely, Steve Collins

Dear Steve Collins, I agree with your last answer about Mr. Frank and the horrible situation that the family and friends were in, I personally would hate hiding and I don’t know how Anne and her family survived this situation. She is very brave and I couldn’t do nearly what she was capable of. I agree with Anne about how she thinks people are good at heart. Yes, humans do make mistakes and none of us are perfect, but if we learn from our mistakes and give people a second chance, we can see improvement and change this world to make it a better one. I agree with her because I believe everyone has a good side to them. Everyone has the chance to smile and be happy in life, it’s just some of us are more happy than others and some of us are more miserable than others. Some examples from my life that I can relate too, is that I am a very forgiving person and I always give people many chances because they deserve a chance to start over. Lots of people can also forgive me too because I know that I’m nowhere near perfect and I make mistakes about every day. But if I learn from them and try to change who I am, I can show others I really care about myself, others, and making a change in this world. Sincerely, Esther P.