The Diary of Anne Frank (play) Anne Frank Quotes

Anne Frank

Quote 1

ANNE: I can smell the wind and the cold on your clothes. (2.1)

Anne is so sick of being trapped inside she wants to suck the smell of the outdoors right out of Miep's clothes.

Anne Frank

Quote 2

ANNE'S VOICE: I only know it's funny never to be able to go outdoors… never to breathe fresh air… never to run and shout and jump. (1.2)

Anne doesn't really mean that it's funny—unless it's funny in that panicked, "I'm stuck inside these rooms and never coming out" way.

Anne Frank

Quote 3

ANNE: But you don't know how important it can get to be… especially when you're frightened. (1.3)

Anne relates the daily schedule to Mr. Dussel. She tells him when he can use the bathroom and all that good stuff. Something as simple as scheduling can help to alleviate some of the fear.