Essay On Anne and Margot in The Diary of Anne Frank

Some people have very incomparable, divergent lives, yet they still value and love their family. Just because a family may be different, does not mean they can not all get along well enough. In The Diary of Anne Frank, sisters Anne and Margot have a completely different aspect on life, however, their differences is what keeps them close as a family.

Anne, the younger of the two, is social, outgoing, rebellious, and immature. For instance, Anne sneaks Peter’s shoes from under the table and hides them behind her back as a joke. Anne constantly tries to uplift people’s spirits and make them laugh, sometimes by acting childish. She does not care what people think, is never afraid to wear her heart on her sleeve, and sometimes does not use her manners. At school, she was known my some people as ‘Mrs. Quack Quack’. Anne asks Peter if he has ever kissed a girl and when he says yes, Anne gets a bit jealous, which illustrates immaturity. Anne expresses her feeling and wants everyone to know what she thinks or what she has to say, both good and bad. In my opinion, Anne is your average teenage girl.

On the contrary, Margot is quiet, obedient, reserved, and mature. In fact, while Anne was hiding Peter’s shoes, Margot is in the bedroom studying. This is an example on how Margot acts more mature and mellow, as well. While Anne uses her free time socializing and playing with her housemates, Margot remains more reserved and spends her time with tasks like chores and studying. Another example of how Margot is more mature is Margot does not get jealous about Anne always going to Peter’s room or her relationship with Peter. Margot is very proper and thinks before she speaks. She usually does not say what she is thinking and will remain close-mouthed, or silent. Indeed, Margot is the opposite of Anne in many ways.

Furthermore, Anne and Margot’s attitudes are reflected in their relationship with their parents. Anne and Margot are each like one of their parents, and the one they are most similar to, their relationship is stronger with. Margot is more reserved like her mother, and they seem to get along well. Margot and her mother are both very polite and appropriate. Although one time, Mrs. Frank gets out of hand and uncontrollably has this rage of anger towards Mr. VanDaan for stealing the bread and explodes all of her feelings, which in a way, is like Anne. 

Anne is more like her father, rather than her mother. Anne and Mr. Frank are both opened and chatty. They seem to be very fond of each other, as their personalities are fairly similar. Anne says her father is the only one who’s ever given her the feeling that she has any sense. Even though Mrs. Frank is not too understanding of Anne, and Anne and her mother are not that close, it does not mean they do not love one other. As a result, their traits effect their relationship with each of there parents and how strong their bond for each other is. 

In conclusion, even though families have different personalities and dynamics within them, families help make the situation better. No one needs to be the same to get along; in fact it is our differences that make us appreciate each other. No doubt, the distinctness in our families is what keeps us as one.

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