Learning Log 10

Date: 2/9-10

Part: Page208-231

Reflection:

Anne once wrote, “I take a leisurely look at the person called ‘Anne Frank’ and browse through the pages of her life as though she were a stranger.” I think she was trying to objectively examine herself by this way. There’s a saying: “No one is wise in his own affairs.” It is always easier to see things clear as a bystander. Instead of acting like Anne, I love to put myself in the protagonists’ shoe. Whenever I read a novel or watch a film, I always feel the same as those protagonists feel. I realize the innermost of Anne by this way. Outwardly, Anne and I are doing two exactly different things; nevertheless, we are actually doing the same thing: being another person. 

Anne went upstairs to talk with Peter very often. From their conversation, Anne gradually realized that Peter was the same as her; they were both in lack of affection. Since they got along with each other so often, Anne fell in love with Peter. A great deal of part was all dealing with Anne’s feeling toward love. First, both the two teenagers didn’t get enough love from parents. Maybe it was because of the war that even the adults felt afraid, so they didn’t have the mood to care for their children’s feelings. Then, it came to the love between Anne and Peter. As far as their subconscious is concerned, I think they loved each other because they both longed for someone to take them to heart.

Since the Annex Residents were in hiding, the food they needed was bought from black market. Unfortunately, the people who supplied them with food coupons were arrested, which means the food was not enough for eight of them and they were starving. The shortage of food was a big disaster, because the end of the war still no where in sight. Such situation not only caused disagreements but also worsened their relationship. If their food stock ran out, the only thing waiting for them would be death.