Question

In act 1 of the play diary of Anne frank what do the frank and van daan families do to keep from giving up their hope

Answer 1

The two families keep their spirits up by being with one another. Anne is the only one who is thoughtful enough to create Hanukkah gifts for the others and that she always tries to think of something positive, such as the beauty of nature, or the fun of imagining that she is outdoors.