Question

In preparation for a group discussion, read about when Miep Gies found Anne Frank’s diary. Then I walked into Mr. and Mrs. Frank's bedroom. On the floor, amidst the chaos of papers and books, my eye lit on the little red-orange checkered, cloth-bound diary that Anne had received from her father on her thirteenth birthday. I pointed it out to Elli. Obeying my gesture, she leaned down and picked it up for me, putting it into my hands. I remembered how happy Anne had been to receive this little book to write her private thoughts in. I knew how precious her diary was to Anne. My eyes scanned the rubble for more of Anne's writings, and I saw the old accounting books and many more writing papers that Elli and I had given to her when she had run out of pages in the checkered diary. Elli was still very scared, and looked to me for direction. I told Elli, "Help me pick up all Anne's writings." —Anne Frank Remembered, Miep Gies In a group discussion, a participant says, "I would never have picked up the diary. It’s not worth the risk.” How would you respond to share your viewpoint? Write three sentences.

Answer 1

Sample Response:

I disagree because I feel that it was one little thing that Miep Gies could do for her friends. She had already made the decision to risk so much, and she couldn't stop then. I would have taken the diary to hide and hoped to see Anne again to return it to her.

Answer 2

Answer:

Sample Response: I disagree because I feel that it was one little thing that Miep Gies could do for her friends. She had already made the decision to risk so much, and she couldn't stop then. I would have taken the diary to hide and hoped to see Anne again to return it to her.