Question

one theme found in the diary of anne frank, is the importance of having someone to listen to ones feelings. which example from the play best illustrates this theme?

during peters conflict with mr. dussel about his missing cat, mr. frank stops peter from hitting mr. dussel.
after mr. dussels conflict with mrs. van daan about the cake, mr. van daan comes to his wifes defense.
during mr. van daans conflict with his wife about the coat, peter comes to the defense of his mother.
after annes conflict with her mother about feelings, peter listens and supports anne as she vents her frustration.

Explanation:

Analyze the theme

The theme is "the importance of having someone to listen to one's feelings."

Evaluate the options

• Option 1: Focuses on physical conflict resolution (Mr. Frank stopping Peter from hitting Mr. Dussel).
• Option 2: Focuses on marital defense during an argument about a cake.
• Option 3: Focuses on family defense during an argument about a coat.
• Option 4: Explicitly describes Peter listening to and supporting Anne as she vents her frustrations after a conflict with her mother, directly illustrating the theme of having someone to listen to one's feelings.

Answer:

• During Peter's conflict with Mr. Dussel about his missing cat, Mr. Frank stops Peter from hitting Mr. Dussel.
• After Mr. Dussel's conflict with Mrs. Van Daan about the cake, Mr. Van Daan comes to his wife's defense.
• During Mr. Van Daan's conflict with his wife about the coat, Peter comes to the defense of his mother.
• After Anne's conflict with her mother about feelings, Peter listens and supports Anne as she vents her frustration. (Correct answer)