Question

In '' The Diary Of Anne Frank '' Act 2, Scene 3. Mr.Frank says, ''We don't need Nazis to destroy us. We are destroying ourselves''. What does he mean by this? Please, Support your answer with details from the play.

Answer 1

Mr. Frank is commenting on the relationship between Jews in the hiding in the play version of "The Diary of Anne Frank". As World War II was progressing and the food was becoming scarce, the relationships at the attic hideaway were becoming tense. Hunger lead to fights about food, as almost everyone believed they are not getting their fair share. Mr. Frank's comment can be interpreted as to mean that these squabbles are causing a divide and damage to the community comparable to Nazi destruction.