The Frank Family
Anne Frank
June 1929-March 1945
Anne lived in Amsterdam with her family during World War II. She and her family went into hiding to flee from the Nazi persecution of the Jews. For two years Anne Frank wrote about her experiences and thoughts in her diary. At age 15 her family was found in their hiding place and sent to one of the many concentration camps. In this camp Anne Frank passed. However, her father found her diary at the end of the war and published her experience.
June 1929-March 1945
Anne lived in Amsterdam with her family during World War II. She and her family went into hiding to flee from the Nazi persecution of the Jews. For two years Anne Frank wrote about her experiences and thoughts in her diary. At age 15 her family was found in their hiding place and sent to one of the many concentration camps. In this camp Anne Frank passed. However, her father found her diary at the end of the war and published her experience.
- Do you think Anne struggled with discovering who she is because she went into hiding?
- What makes Anne such a significant historical figure?
Margot Frank
Margot is Anne’s older sister. Margot received a deportation order from the Secret State Police. This order hastened the Frank family to go into hiding. According to Anne, Margot also kept a diary of her own. However, no trace of Margot’s diary was ever found.
Margot is Anne’s older sister. Margot received a deportation order from the Secret State Police. This order hastened the Frank family to go into hiding. According to Anne, Margot also kept a diary of her own. However, no trace of Margot’s diary was ever found.
- Do you think Margot wrote as much as Anne did while in hiding? Why or why not?
- How do you think Margot felt after receiving the deportation notice?