Introduction
In the past, the story of Anne Frank has been taught to teach the issues of the holocaust and has served as a compelling vehicle for the exchange of that recorded period. Likewise, it has been a great premise for investigating issues of prejudice and racism. But it can also be a capable and provocative basis for discussion such as the issue of adolescent girls' development. Although they bear some minor differences, the similarities between Anne Frank and today's female adolescents are clear.
Body
In early adolescence, girls appear to understand the relationships in their lives. At the same time, they find themselves disappoint that they have to choose between being themselves and keeping up with others, just…show more content… The reason, Anne and her mother, had a difficult relationship is that Anne's mother had different goals for her daughter. But Anne had different goals from her mother. Anne did not want to be like her sister nor her mother. Her mother wanted Anne to be quiet, and for Anne to act like a lady. As the months pass, Anne starts to worry that she is losing the battle to act naturally, to stand up for herself, and speak out the truth. But unlike most girl, Anne Frank discovered a feeling of satisfaction and delight from her writing. Her diary was an escape from her harsh reality, a world where she would be herself without the fear of people judging her every word. The young people share her devotion to her father, whom she affectionately nicknamed "Pim", her irritation on her mother, who insisted on treating her daughter like a child. Her envy of the "ideal" sister Margot, who is constantly held up as a model to Anne. Anne's spontaneous laughter at the slightest provocation, her puckish pranks, her short-lived love affair with shy Peter, an attachment that grew out of their mutual need for