Anne Frank

Today we got to go to the Anne Frank house! I have learned a ton about Anne Frank on this trip. To be completely honest, I didn’t know a ton before. I knew bits and pieces, like how she had a diary during the war and how she had to hide and then eventually got arrested. Learning more of the details about everything was really interesting to me. I learned about their everyday routine while living in The Secret Annex, and how for pretty much the entire day they couldn’t make a peep or else they risk being found. I learned that she filled over 250 pages writing in her diary, and how she really wanted to be a writer and publish a book after the war! I learned that she and her sister got separated from their dad when they first got to the concentration camp, and then their mom later on. I learned how she and her sister died just days apart, and their dad had no clue until a little bit after he was free and came home. I learned that he was the one who initially published the book, because he knew how much she wanted to publish one. I could go on and on about what I learned, and I’m so grateful I got to go experience the house and learn more!


I think Anne Frank’s contribution is important for a number of reasons. First, she gives us a firsthand look at how it truly was during the war. During the Holocaust and what hiding was like, we got to read her raw feelings and emotions, and how it was impacting her and her family, as well as everyone around them. Anne’s diary has changed society by bringing even more awareness to the Holocaust’s horrors, encouraging tolerance and fighting against discrimination. It has become a symbol of hope and resilience, and her legacy has and continues to inspire better educated future generations not only about the Holocaust, but also about the consequences of hatred and violence. 


In my opinion, I think Anne Frank has been commemorated very well. She has a museum in Amsterdam about her and her life during the Nazi occupation, as well as the opportunity to actually see where The Secret Annex was. Her dream was to publish a book after the war, which is exactly what her dad did for her with her diary. She also has museums, educational programs, and memorials worldwide which preserve her legacy and educate many people. In addition, many books and films were made about her in honor of her story. Although there are still challenges in fighting against anti-semitism and intolerance, Anne Frank has been commemorated very well. 


That’s all!

Sophie 




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