Monday
April 2, 2012
Dear Diary,
The Diary of Anne Frank has taught me quite a few lessons. Looking at Anne's reactions to all that occurred around her, Mr Frank's genuine kindness and Miep's selflessness I can't help but feel compelled to change for the better too.
The actions of Miep Geis toward the annex members makes me remember one of my grandmother's sayings "Doing work with a grudging heart will only get you so far." I'm still amazed that Miep risked her life to help them. Many other people would have stayed as far from that situation as possible. Miep complied with almost all of their, sometimes selfish, requests and tried to make them feel comfortable. Miep's actions say to me that you should only do something for someone if you absolutely want to. I admire Miep's strong conviction for what is right. .
Mr. Frank was the man of the annex. He kept everything in order, made sure everyone was fully aware of the rules, he wasn't exactly strict but he wasn't too lax either. Mr. Frank taught me that a leader must keep his composure otherwise the people he leads will become uneasy, and doubtful.
Anne Frank showed me good virtue. It is hard to believe that, in the diary, she and I are only one year apart. She spoke words of wisdom. Anne was well beyond her years. The way she reasoned with the world as being in a pattern that will one day break sounded similar to something the Arch priest would tell me.
The Diary of Anne Frank taught me to be grateful for life, wheresoever it leads me. It teaches me to make the best of every situation and experience because as Anne said in her actual diary "the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands." Reading the Diary of Anne Frank has allowed me to see the brighter sides of living so closely to my family. Although the limited amount of space gets to our heads and we quarrel occasionally, we're still together and we don't have to live in fear of a loved one being taken away. I've come to realize the importance of maintaining a close relationship with all of my family members. Life is short, so we shouldn't spend it arguing, we should make the best of it.
Love,
Aaleah
The actions of Miep Geis toward the annex members makes me remember one of my grandmother's sayings "Doing work with a grudging heart will only get you so far." I'm still amazed that Miep risked her life to help them. Many other people would have stayed as far from that situation as possible. Miep complied with almost all of their, sometimes selfish, requests and tried to make them feel comfortable. Miep's actions say to me that you should only do something for someone if you absolutely want to. I admire Miep's strong conviction for what is right. .
Mr. Frank was the man of the annex. He kept everything in order, made sure everyone was fully aware of the rules, he wasn't exactly strict but he wasn't too lax either. Mr. Frank taught me that a leader must keep his composure otherwise the people he leads will become uneasy, and doubtful.
Anne Frank showed me good virtue. It is hard to believe that, in the diary, she and I are only one year apart. She spoke words of wisdom. Anne was well beyond her years. The way she reasoned with the world as being in a pattern that will one day break sounded similar to something the Arch priest would tell me.
The Diary of Anne Frank taught me to be grateful for life, wheresoever it leads me. It teaches me to make the best of every situation and experience because as Anne said in her actual diary "the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands." Reading the Diary of Anne Frank has allowed me to see the brighter sides of living so closely to my family. Although the limited amount of space gets to our heads and we quarrel occasionally, we're still together and we don't have to live in fear of a loved one being taken away. I've come to realize the importance of maintaining a close relationship with all of my family members. Life is short, so we shouldn't spend it arguing, we should make the best of it.
Love,
Aaleah
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