The Diary of Anne Frank Setting and Characters

The Diary of Anne Frank Setting and Characters

The Hiding Place "The Annex is an ideal place to hide in. It may be damp and lopsided, but there's probably not a more comfortable hiding place in all of Amsterdam. No, in all of Holland. ” (Anne Frank writing in her diary on July 11, 1942).

The Secret Annex

The Movable Bookcase While the people in hiding are living in the Secret Annex, Otto Frank’s business continues to operate as usual.

Miep Gies Mr. Kraler

The Frank Family Margot, Otto Frank, Anne Frank, and Edith Frank in 1941.

First Floor • 2 bedrooms on 1 st floor • One for Otto, Edith and Margot Frank • One for Anne Frank and Mr. Dussel (Fritz Pfeffer) • On the same floor, there is also a bathroom with a sink for washing up and a separate toilet.

Anne Frank Albert Dussel

Anne’s Room The room Anne shared with Mr. Dussel.

Anne and Dussel’s Room

Otto Frank ↓ ↑ Edith Frank ←Margot Frank

Otto, Edith, and Margot Frank’s Room

Second Floor (van Daan family inhabits 2 nd floor) During the day Mr. and Mrs. Van Daan’s bedroom functions as the common living and dining room.

a l l e n o r t Pe n a a D n va Herm ann van D aan

Pet er v a n. D aan

Peter’s Room • Through Peter’s room, the people in hiding can reach the attic, where the food supplies are stored. • Anne and Peter often go to the attic so they can talk in private. (Anne writes about Peter’s room: “…very small, very dark and damp. ”)

The Attic in the Secret Annex

Anne’s Diary