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Question
Was Anne right when she said that the world would not be interested in the musings of a thirteen-year-old girl?
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Solution
No, Anne was not right when she thought that people would not be interested in the thoughts of a thirteen-year-old girl. Her diary was later published as ‘The Diary of a Young Girl.’ It was translated into many languages and became one of the most famous books in the world. It was also made into films, television shows, plays, and an opera. People admired Anne’s diary for its maturity and deep understanding. It gives a touching account of life during the Nazi rule and made Anne Frank one of the most well-known victims of the Holocaust.
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(You may look up the terms in a dictionary if you wish.)
| (i) Journal | A book with a separate space or page for each day, in which you write down your thoughts and feelings or what has happened on that day |
| (ii) Diary | A full record of a journey, a period of time, or an event, written every day. |
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(iii) Log |
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| (iv) Memoir(s) | A written record of events with times and dates, usually official |
Here is some entrie from personal records. Use the definition above to decide which of the entrie might be from a diary, a journal, a log or a memoir.
I woke up very late today and promptly got a scolding from Mum! I can’t help it − how can I miss the FIFA World Cup matches?
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What do this statement tell you about Anne Frank as a person?
We don’t seem to be able to get any closer, and that’s the problem. Maybe it’s my fault that we don’t confide in each other.
What do these statement tell you about Anne Frank as a person?
I don’t want to jot down the facts in this diary the way most people would, but I want the diary to be my friend.
What do these statement tell you about Anne Frank as a person?
Margot went to Holland in December, and I followed in February, when I was plunked down on the table as a birthday present for Margot.
What do these statement tell you about Anne Frank as a person?
If you ask me, there are so many dummies that about a quarter of the class should be kept back, but teachers are the most unpredictable creatures on earth.
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There are some examples of diary or journal entries in the ‘Before You Read’ section. Compare these with what Anne writes in her diary. What language was the diary originally written in? In what way is Anne’s dairy different?
Why does Anne need to give a brief sketch about her family? Does she treat ‘Kitty’ as an insider or an outsider?
As Valli, make a diary entry sharing your joys and disappointments during the bus ride.
Kitty was a trusted friend to Anne. Elaborate.
