Opinion on November 7, 1942 Entry
In our class we had to write a paragraph about a section in the book Anne Frank (Page 43 November 7, 1942. The chapter discusses how she has to live everyday life compared with her sister and being treated like a child.
I believe that I along with hundreds of viewers in the outside world can relate to Anne feelings, emotions and reaction to the event very closely. After reading this passage you can see what I mean by the similar relationships between your parents and siblings. I have my own set of opinion of Anne’s ideas. They maybe different but they are surely similar in some ways.
I feel I can relate with Anne in many levels. When I read her entry I realized that when she stated that her parents compare her to her sister I can relate because my parents don’t really compare us but, when ever something terrible or exciting comes my parents always listen to my sister more because of her age. Overall I think that Anne’s parents compare her more to her sister because of this quote in the book “now Margot is just the pettiest, sweetest, most beautiful girl in the world”. My parents don’t compare me towards my sister as much as Anne’s parents did which I am thankful for.
Another similarity that I share with Anne Frank is how I relate better to one of my parents then the other. Don’t get me wrong I love both my mom and dad greatly but, some how I get along better with my mom. It’s different from Anne’s point of view because she closer to her father but I’m just the opposite.
A difference I realized I had with Anne is that my dad doesn’t just go on my sisters’ side no matter what the event. Like in the passage it says “it’s obvious that mummy would stick up for Margot; she and Margot always do back each other up”. In that quote I could understand now why her relationship with her mom wasn’t very sturdy and close. I feel it’s because her mom takes side with Margot which I really think is unfair especially for a parent. Not because Anne’s mom didn’t always back her up it’s just that her mom didn’t give them both a chance to express their side. This might because her mom is unfair or that Anne was just exaggerating the event in her diary.
A fascinating difference I discovered is that when Anne said “I’m not a baby or a spoiled darling any more, to be laughed at, whatever she does. I have my own views, plans, and ideas”. From this single quote I had seen a great dissimilarity because my parents now treat me as an adult with my own responsibilities and dreams instead of Anne’s parents. My parents let me have the right to speak and express my opinions and they will reflect on them with consideration.
November 27th, 2006 at 9:15 pm
Hey Ramzi! Your blog is really good, as you state the similarities and differences in a systematic way.
A fascinating difference I discovered is that when Anne said “I’m not a baby or a spoiled darling any more, to be laughed at, whatever she does. I have my own views, plans, and ideas”. From this single quote I had seen a great dissimilarity because my parents now treat me as an adult with my own responsibilities and dreams instead of Anne’s parents. My parents let me have the right to speak and express my opinions and they will reflect on them with consideration.
Don’t you think that may be a good thing — given responsibilities and not being treated like a baby.I do, and I feel very proud when I receive responsibilities.I liked how you said maybe she was exaggerating it in her diary.That was truly a good observation.Overall, very informative blog, but try to add a bit of emotion and feelings into it. For example, you could say, I have noticed I feel……unlike Anne, who feels …….. and i think she feels that way because…….. I hope this helps you.
Good job!
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November 29th, 2006 at 8:06 pm
A fascinating difference I discovered is that when Anne said “I’m not a baby or a spoiled darling any more, to be laughed at, whatever she does. I have my own views, plans, and ideas”. From this single quote I had seen a great dissimilarity because my parents now treat me as an adult with my own responsibilities and dreams instead of Anne’s parents. My parents let me have the right to speak and express my opinions and they will reflect on them with consideration.
You are very lucky.