Anne Frank Act I Characters

Mr. Frank’s former secretary, brings the group food and other supplies in hiding, selfless, kind

• Dussel
• Petronella
• Pim
• Miep

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

One of Mr. Frank’s former employees who helps those in hiding; he tries to keep their spirits up by telling them positive news

• Peter

• Dussel

• Kraler

• Petronella

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

Anne and Margot’s father. Holds the group together by being calm, wise, and light-hearted. He makes the rules for the secret annex.

• Otto

• Peter

• Mouschi

• Margot

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CCSS.RL. 11-12.9

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

Anne and Margot’s mother. She is very protective of Anne and often worries about others. She keeps to herself and speaks only when necessary.

• Petronella

• Pim

• Miep

• Edith

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

She is 13, outgoing, creative, and humorous. The play is based on the diary that she writes in while in hiding. She says what she thinks which often gets her into trouble.

• Margot

• Miep

• Anne

• Petronella

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

Anne’s older sister. She is 16, studious, helpful, kind, and quiet.

• Edith
• Mouschi
• Petronella
• Margot

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL. 11-12.9

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

He is Peter’s father. He helped Mr. Frank when he first arrived in Amsterdam. He has a short temper, can be selfish, and likes to smoke and eat. He often bickers with his family and Anne.

• Pim

• Mr. Van Dan

• Mr. Kraler

• Petronella

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

She is Peter’s mother. She is spoiled, selfish, flirtatious, and unabashed. She often embarrasses Peter.

• Edith

• Petronella

• Miep

• Margot

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

He is 16, opinionated, sullen, and serious. He rips off and burns his yellow star as soon as he gets into hiding.

• Dussell

• Pim

• Peter

• Mouschi

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

He is meticulous and set in his ways. He is used to living alone, so he has trouble getting along with others. He is allergic to most animals.

• Peter

• Dussell

• Otto

• Kraler

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3