The Diary of Anne Frank (play) Faith Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Act.Scene.Line)

Quote #1

MRS. VAN DAAN: What kind of a Jew are you that you don't know Hanukah? (1.5)

Mrs. Van Daan jokingly asks Mr. Dussel how he can know about St. Nicholas Day but not his own religious holiday of Hanukah. Maybe he missed the memo?

Act 1, Scene 5 Summary
Faith

Quote #2

MRS. VAN DAAN: Now please… this is Hanukkah! Hanukkah!… this is the time to celebrate!... what's the matter with all of you? (1.5)

Mrs. Van Daan really wants to forget about their current situation (dire peril) for once and have a party for Pete's sake.

Act 1, Scene 5 Summary
Faith

Quote #3

MR. FRANK: I'm sure that God understands shortages. (1.5)

Mr. Frank should save those Hanukah candles. There are supposed to be eight, but the group only has one to use for the menorah. Mr. Frank says that God will understand their particular situation and hand them a free pass.

Act 1, Scene 5 Summary
Faith
See more famous quotes from literature
 Cite This Page

Tired of ads?

Join today and never see them again.
Get Started