Letters From A Temporary Home Analysis

During this section, Anne again describes how she feels like she is being treated like a child. She tries to find new ways to cope with matters, and she decides that it is best she stops writing for a bit. Although Anne finds it rather offensive when the people of the annex talk about what they would like to do when the war is over, she records what each person would like personally after escaping their temporary home. One of Anne’s new ways of acting more like an adult is keeping her opinions to herself at the dinner table. She describes how the familiar sounds of the clock have stopped ringing and explains how it has been taken down. She is upset by this because now it is nearly impossible to know what time of day it is. Later, The van Daans begin to argue about selling their old clothes for some money to use after the war is over. After several arguments regarding money, Anne explains that she feels like a mother to herself and feels quite distant from her …show more content…
It has been a long time since I have written to you! In your previous letter, you told me about how you believe that your father married your mother because she had the perfect characteristics of a common housewive. You do not see him truly loving her, do you? I understand that baffling feeling and how hard that must be for you to cope with. I hope that your parents work things out in the future and things are more calming for you. I find it very interesting how you have been recently writing many fiction stories! I love writing fiction myself, so maybe we could exchange stories in the near future. I know that you are over thinking about your relationship with Peter, but I can assure you not to worry as I am sure things will begin to clear up sooner than later. I think it is wonderful that you are depicting happiness in the smallest situations! I notice that things are rather tough for you, and I admire your ability to remain incredibly strong and good