Anne Frank

            Throughout Anne Frank’s short life, she faced many obstacles in her life like war, racism, self-worth, and abuse from the fascist leaders. Anne was forced to go into hiding because of her religion and race. Anne shows us that just because life is hard and hateful doesn’t mean we can’t be happy and overcome adversity and challenges. Anne learned to grow in many aspects of her life by keeping her head held high and finding the good in most things. Even though Anne struggled to find herself, while in hiding, she was still able to go on with her life in a positive manner. Because of a horrible event in time; a wonderful spirit, Anne Frank, has left and will continue to leave a big impact on many people’s lives.

            As you read Anne Frank’s journals you can see how lively she was; however, as she goes into hiding and becomes a teenager you also see how mature she becomes and the struggles she goes through. You also view how she wants to grow up and be a mature woman very badly as she gets older. Anne was always looking for ways to learn and grow whenever she could without loosing her ability while understanding her surroundings and the consequences of the choices she was making. While in hiding Anne struggles to find herself; but, still learns that life will always have trials, but how we handle them is what really matters.

            Anne frank’s family along with the Van Pels was in hiding in the Annex, from July 6, 1942 to August 8, 1944 before they were turned into the Nazi. During these two years Anne wrote daily in her favorite journal; which she called “Kitty” sharing her inner most thoughts and feelings until she was arrested. She wrote letters in her journal to friends, helpers, and to those she was hiding with; however, she called them by different names to protect them in case someone found her journal. Anne very brilliantly used her journal to figure out who she was and to stay optimistic. Anne used whatever means possible to overcome the hardships in her life and to improve herself in what little time, unknown to her, she had remaining. Anne continued to stand up for what she believed in no matter what the consequences were. Anne used her journal and hiding as a way of not conforming to what the government wanted.

            Anne Frank exemplifies both the ability to overcome adversity and challenges as well as being committed to personal growth in all areas of life. Anne chose not to stop believing in her religion just because Hitler hated Jews. Throughout her life in hiding Anne wrote in her journal about the difficulties in finding herself instead of lashing out at others. She was committed to finding all obstacles in her life and facing them head on without fear. Whether that was through not conforming or just to stay bright and lively regardless how the outside world was going on around her. She tried to help bring up peoples spirits in the camp she was at. The Nazis’ did everything to tear her down. She didn’t let them have her hope or the desire to learn though.

            Anne Frank went through many hardships although she took it with grace. She made the best out of every situation. Anne Frank gave everyone respect and simple common courtesy. If we all did this, this world would be a better place for everyone. There would be no war or racism. Anne Frank did a bunch of little things in the end turned out to add up to one big change for many people today. Everyone's life is already hard enough why would you wish to add to it.

Work cited:

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