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I agree with Anne’s quote “despite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart.” Just like Eugene said Anne must have been a great person if she could say this in one of the worst times in history. Usually when someone does something bad they end up regretting what they did. Other times they never wanted to do the thing they did in the first place, but they were pressured into doing it. One example from my life is one of my friends were mad at me because of something that I didn’t do and she said she hated me. When she found out that I didn’t do it she felt extremely bad and wanted to take it back. ~Vera S.

I agree with Eugene if I was in hiding for that long I would blow my family’s cover. I can’t stay inside all day unless I am sick and even by the end of the day I want to go outside. After two months of being free I would spend most of my time outside. I would probably not go inside at all unless it was extremely hot. I also agree with David. If Anne was not caught she would have written more and told her many more stories about the Annex and what it was like being a part of the Holocaust.

~Vera S.

I agree with Anne’s quote because I really do think that if people hope for the best in the worst of times, it could improve their attitude and their approach to others. I think this because in the beginning of the play, Dr. Dussel was negative and he was always miserable. But when the hiders received a phone call, Dr. Dussel practically begged for Mr. Frank to answer it because he thought it was Miep or Mr. Kraler telling them that the war was over and they were free. Examples from my life that make me agree with Anne’s belief is similar to the one Eugene stated. I once had a friend who would promise not to give away a secret and then they told their closest friend. Like Eugene, I was very upset. I told them that I didn’t want to be friends with someone who wasn’t honest with me, and they respected my decision. People can change, and if they made a mistake, you can always fix it. I agree with Anne’s belief because Dr. Dussel changed and so did my friend. So yes, I do believe that people are really good at heart. Thank you for your response Eugene. Vera, I am looking forward to reading your response. Sincerely, David Burdowski

I think that Anne’s quote “despite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart.” Shows how kind of a person she is. I agree with Anne’s beliefs. I think that people are trying to do what is best for them. They may forget about others sometimes because they have goals and don’t really think how they may affect others. I feel as if you feel regret you have a punishment and that means you do care and you do feel for others. In the book __Schooled__ Hugh Winkleman is a part of the prank they pull on Capricorn. Once he does this horrible act he regrets his decision that he just made. This shows that people make mistakes. In a real life example I had a friend that didn’t invite me to a party. I was a little bit upset. This did not make me not want to be friends with her. She mistake and I forgave her for it. Just because you make a mistake does not make you a bad person, because we all do. So I agree with Anne that everyone is truly good at heart. -Eugene Feldman J

If I was finally free after many months of hiding, my first action would be to go to my old house to see if some of my belongings were still there. There could have been something important that I might have forgotten so I would want to make sure I know if that item is there or not. If Anne was never discovered and escaped hiding, I think that she would look for her friends or go back to her old house for the same reason that I stated. Anne would probably do this because she wants to make sure that her other close friends and family members are still alive or in good conditions. I couldn’t imagine if Anne wouldn’t want to see how her other close neighbors are doing. Anne marks some of her wishes in the diary such as wanting to be a singer or a dancer. When we were reading about this, I realized that Anne must have been compassionate and wanted to express who she was as an individual considering that she wants to have a job that requires a lot of confidence. I am looking forward to reading your responses.

 Sincerely,  David Burdowski

I think if I was in hiding for that long I would probably start to get a little anxious. I tend to get bored fairly fast so I would probably be longing to go outside. I would most likely be trying to find something new that I could do in the Annex. If Anne was never discovered I think that she would probably travel the world and write about all of her experiences. She tells this to Peter and she is always determined to do what she wants. So she would most likely stay to her word and do this.If I was finally freed I would probably go outside and ride my bike or just take a walk because it has been so long since I had been outside.

-Eugene F.

Vera, I agree with your response because indeed, Mr. Frank is quite encouraging to others in the annex. He understands that everyone is going through some tough times, and he wants to make them feel better. For example, in the question the prayer that he tells to the others. Eugene I think you made a great point in stating that he is courageous and brave because Mr. Frank is trying to focus on one small topic that is positive when in reality, it could get worse. One problem that would evolve from my living and hiding with families and others is that we may fight over food or like what Vera stated, it might be unhealthy if we don’t go outside. Sitting with nothing to do all day for two years would be a bit overwhelming for me because it will just make time go even longer because you cannot go outside to play. I think that I would probably give up in the first few weeks because of boredom and impatience. The most difficult thing for me would be not being able to go and get more water if we run out during the day, because we would get so thirsty, and waiting for hours until the night comes with no water could cause us dehydration. Thank you for your responses. Sincerely, David B.


 * I **** agree! Vera, I think he is defiantly an encouraging character for many reasons. I also think that is courageous and calm. Mr. Frank is sort of like a leader for all of the other members in the Annex. If Mr. Frank is worried most of the other members will too. But, he tries to stay calm and be positive. He is also courageous. His job in the family is very important and he has to be courageous and brave to keep order in the Annex. Mr. Vandann is completely different on his approach. He worries and freaks out the moment something goes wrong, making the others worry. Many problems would probably arise in this type of situation. For one thing they might think that the others are invading their privacy, which may cause a conflict. Another problem is that they might think one person is stealing from another also causing conflict that could possibly give them away. After 2 years I would probably want to talk to someone else and go do something outside because it would make me crazy to be with the same people doing the same thing all day, everyday. **


 * - Eugene F. **** J **

Mr. Frank’s words reveal that he is a very encouraging character. He always thinks positive and keeps everyone happy and their mind off the Holocaust. The other characters get worked up very easily and they freak out and start to yell. Mr. Frank then has to calm them down to keep them from blowing their cover. If I had to live in hiding with my family we wouldn’t last very long. My dad can’t stay in the house all day and neither can I. We would go crazy and be caught in the first week. After two years I don’t think I would be sane anymore. Two years starring at the same walls, I couldn’t handle it. The most difficult thing for me would be staying inside for that long. I would have to run around or do something outside. ~Vera S.

When I hear the word stereotype I think of a group of similar people. Stereotype is like putting someone in a group. Like a section of people that are all the same. An example would be at lunch. When you look in the lunch room you can put people into groups. The “popular” kids, the “jocks” or athletic kids, or maybe even the “nerds”. However you can’t judge a book by its cover. Some people are completely different than what they look like they should be or could be. Some of the most common stereotypes are not true. Like the one about how blondes are dumb. Well they aren’t everyone has that moment that they say something stupid, but just because they have a different hair color doesn’t mean they are stupid. I have been stereotyped before because I am a girl and play sports. Just because I am a girl doesn’t mean I am not an athlete. I used to be told that I couldn’t be good and at sport just because I am a girl. At recess I would play a sport instead of sitting in the grass and talking about random girly stuff. I had to prove myself and work my way up to being respected. I was one of the last one picked for football or basketball, but I worked my way up to being the fourth or fifth picked. I have stereotyped people before. If I don’t know someone I might categorize them by looking at them or their friends, but as I hear more about them and talk to them more I learn that I was wrong and that they are really nice. Although stereotyping people isn’t nice and can really hurt people’s feelings it can be helpful. If you see a group of people and you know that two of them are trouble makers and do bad things it might be a good idea to stay away from that group. It’s a terrible thing to say, but it could be lifesaving. ~Vera S.

I think a stereotype is how people believe that one should be like. Or in other words how others see that person. A stereotype can be found in a school, in a sport and even in a book or movie. In the book the Giver they are all stereotyped. The community watches them all of the time to see where they //should// belong but that might not be what they wanted to do. Personally I have never truly been stereotyped. I also play sports and we are split into groups based on our skill level. Most of the time you are with a group of people your age. I think this might be a stereotypes because they don’t watch you play before they spilt you up and maybe you should be in a more or less advanced group. I have no need to stereotype anyone because I don’t think others should be judge by how they look or what they believe in. It is how they truly are on the inside that counts.

-Eugene F.

Whenever I hear the word “stereotype” the first thing that pops in my head is middle school. I don’t know if other kids in my school experience this or not, but I feel like middle school students tend to separate other students into stereotypes. Such as popular kids or jocks, like the ones that Vera mentioned. Kids will have conversations at lunch saying harsh things such as “Did you hear about what that wannabe (*anonymous*) said in math yesterday?” This bothers me tremendously and I hate when people talk about topics like this. I hate to admit this, but I feel like I have stereotyped a person or a group before. But if I do, I absolutely hate it! I would hate to be separated in a group and I can’t imagine how others feel about it. I am so glad that you mentioned that blondes are dumb in your paragraph Vera, because we shouldn’t judge people based on their hair or skin color. Thank you for your responses. Sincerely, David Burdowski