In act ii, scene 4 of the diary of anne frank, anne and peter have retreated to peter’s room to escape the nervous tension created by the incessant ringing of the telephone. in their discussion, anne declares, “i still believe, in spite of everything, that people are really good at heart.” in your journal, discuss the meaning behind this statement. then, put yourself in anne’s shoes. would you have the same sentiments about human nature? why or why not?

your response should contain specific supporting details from the text, and should be about 150 words in length.