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Theme and Conflict in Anne Frank Section 2 - Coggle Diagram
Theme and Conflict in
Anne Frank
Section 2
Finding Theme
To Find a Theme
Look for repeated actions
Think about the topic being communicated
Think about the conflict and how the characters react to the conflict
Restate the message about the topic, or them in a single statement
Example
Conflict: The Franks have to hide in an attic because of the Nazi regime
Repeated actions: Act 1 shows characters performing acts of kindness and bravery
Topic; One topic is kindness and bravery
Theme: Wartime can bring out the best in people
Conflict
a struggle between opposing forces
Conflict = two characters fight over something they both want
Not a conflict/ a resolution = The characters decide to share the subject they both want
can be
two or more characters
between character and society/situcation
character and themselves
Theme
example of a topic = bravery
example of a theme = idea that bravery can come at a great personal cost
message a text conveys about a topic, told in one statement
A theme is universal; does not mention specific situation or character
A theme: challenging times can bring out the best and worst in people
Not a theme: Hiding in the annex was a challenge that brought out the best in Anne
Central Conflict in
The Diary of Anne Frank
in conflict w/ Nazi party; they are Jewish
central conflict = danger and struggle of being discovered
Characters = Frank family
Central Conflict
usually the main problem, including and introduced at the beginning
drives the main plot actions
shows the motivation of the characters
Has a resolution, or outcome at the end
Play vs Diary
Diary
more description
dialogue and inner thoughts
diary entries mark passing of time
record of author's thoughts and feelings
Play
dialogue only
scnes mark passing of time
has stage directions
meant to be seen on stage
may include fictional events