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Not until the day before she had to leave, Anne realized that she would be leaving the carefree life she embraced so easily. She understands the significance of her last night in the bed of the home she had known for so long. However, she has the energy to give details of the house to the diary.
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Mr. Dussel informs the Franks and Van Daans about how the Jews are faring under Hitler's rule. She now knows about the death marches and how the Jews are discovered. This is negative character development as Anne learns of the pain people are facing right outside the bookshelf. Although these stories are abhorring, Anne now has someone who can tell her what is happening instead of remaining unknowing.
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Her mood has been heavily affected by the state of her home. Anne questions whether she will ever be able to breathe fresh air again. This is negative character development because she yearns to be outside, but she knows that she will be stuck in the annex for long. However, she still gets to spend time with her family and enjoy the holidays with Peter.
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Anne admits to herself that she is enamored with Peter. This shifts her main focus to Peter for the second half of the book. This shows that she is able to feel things other than despair which contributes to her positive character growth. This shows that even when the odds are against you, there is still a moment left for you to be happy.
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She talks about how she has to put up somewhat of a mask to cover how she acts alone vs how she acts with others. This is a negative character devlopment since she feels stuck due to being under parents' ridiculing. Unfortunately, it ends quite sadly as her last entry.
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Dark times are just another opportunity to turn on the light.
