Question
There are some examples of diary or journal entries in the ‘Before You Read’ section. Compare these with what Anne writes in her diary. What language was the diary originally written in? In what way is Anne’s diary different?
Solution
Anne wrote her diary in Dutch. She named her diary ‘Kitty’. She thought of it as her only true friend whom she could confide in. She wrote her thoughts in it. She shared with it her experiences. She started by writing ‘Dearest kitty’ and ended the account by writing, ‘Yours, Anne’.
