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.
art is a form of expressing ones feelings and a way to get things out of her system. she could have used art as a methid to relieve stress and anger. it is also how she expressed her feelings to others