I enjoyed reading your discussion regarding Anne Bradstreet and her contribution to American literature. I agree that although she may have been considered somewhat of a rebel during those times since women were primarily expected to care for the home and family. However, her necessity to adjust to a harsh colonial life required considerable tenacity, especially with experiencing the loss of her child and two grandchildren. As you also mentioned, additional hardships such as her husband’s absence
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Each page of a “Diary of a Young girl,” consists of Anne Frank’s resilience. Her bravery has been known throughout the world for over 70 years. The three crucial ways Anne was resilient during times of desperate measures was she was very flexible from day one, she had perseverance to overcome her challenges and she used creativity to produce inspiring thinking. Anne Frank was a jewish girl who wrote a diary documenting her life while she was hiding in the secret annex. She is the most well known
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Anne Frank wrote in her diary that she wanted to be someone “famous” or to be like her “favorite” movie stars. Anne Frank was a very intelligent person! Most young girls like her wasn't into being a “movie star” or someone famous. Anne had a very creative mind, she had tons of goals she wanted to accomplish during her lifetime, although she didn't succeed it that far. Anne always wrote her goals in her diary. She had gotten that for her 13th birthday, which was June 12th, 1929 which makes it 1942
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Dear Anne Frank Mr.Burrus Grey Khalil Lovejoy My name is Khalil Amir Lovejoy from 7th grade Jumoke Academy Blue Hills Ave Hartford, CT, United States of America. The reason I am writing you is because I wanted to tell you about the different things I have learned so far about you and your family in general. I am writing you about your life starting at 1942-1944 in The Netherlands. I am starting here because this is when you and your family got a letter for your sister Margo to be sent to
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I recently watched a movie, and read a play about Anne Frank. In the beginning, Anne, and her family moved into a Secret Annex. The Secret Annex was a place for their family to hide from the Nazis, because they were Jews. Anne was introduced as a spoiled thirteen year old who got what she wanted. By the middle, the Van Daan family joins the Frank family in hiding. Also, a character named Mr. Dussel moved into the Secret Annex. At the end, the Secret Annex was found after two years of hiding, and
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The Diary of Anne Frank written by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett is a play that showed anger in a very relevant way. Anger is a very important universal theme that is showcased in much of any scenario. For one to cooperate with others during tough times, anger must exist. To commence, Mrs.Van Daan, mother of Peter, showed anger when Anne had spilled milk on her precious fur coat. The anger shown towards Anne came through a lot this scene all because of the milk spill. “Now look at what you’ve
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young and therefore Shakespeare never attended a university or had an apprenticeship under a senior writer, which is surprising based on his success as an author. Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway at the age of 18 and her 26. Anne was from a small village outside of Stratford called Shottery. (Folgers…) Shakespeare and Anne birthed their first child in 1583 (The Life…) followed by twins in 1585. William and Anne’s son Hamlet died when he was 11 years old. (Folgers…) After a couple has kids, they are
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One main idea of this diary that develops throughout the text is Anne´s character conflicts. Throughout the text´s entirety, she has disdain to others that are linked to many reasons in the beginning, middle, and towards the end of her diary. In the beginning of the diary, her character conflicts are focused on being misunderstood and judged by annexe members as well as her family. For example, on September 28 1942, she writes, ¨Am I really so bad-mannered, conceited, headstrong, pushing, lazy, etc
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Anne Hutchinson’s trial provides an insight into early colonial society in the Americas, specifically the common mindset of peoples and religious bodies in the Massachusetts area. In her trial, there are two major charges the Governor, John Winthrop, lays against her. His first charge regards the harbouring of meetings that go against the will of the church and of God. Hutchinson challenges Gov. Winthrop and while not disputing her involvement in the meetings, says that her actions regarding these
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description of Anne Hutchison was exactly right. Anne’s early life was safe from extreme chaos until her trial of heresy started in November 1637, when she fought for religious freedom and persevered though persecution until death. Even after Anne Hutchison’s death, her descendants became a significant part of shaping America. Anne Hutchinson’s birthdate is not known, however historians do know that she was the daughter of a discredited Anglican clergyman. During her childhood, Anne was deeply influenced
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