Is Edith Frank Static Or Dynamic Character Essay

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To begin, as parents and as a couple, the characteristics of Edith Frank and Otto Frank are very distinct and differ in many ways. Mrs. Frank is introduced as a gentle, kind and quiet wife and mother. Mr. Frank is more of a dominant humble figure that keeps everything under stable control. However, the main point that distinguishes the two characters is the consistency of their traits figuratively. Mr. Frank remains static but round, meaning he has various attributes, that are simply expressed and revealed more as the play proceeds. Though in Act Two, an unexpected trait is shown through her anger of outburst towards the Van Daans. As quoted from the text, “No! No! No more talk! I want them to leave!” (Mrs. Frank 384) Based on this, Mrs. Frank would be considered a flat and dynamic character. …show more content…

and Mrs. Frank’s different personalities, it results in different actions and relations with other characters in the Annex. An example would be shown through how their relationship with their daughter, Anne. Throughout the play it is clearly revealed that Anne favors her father over her mother, pushing all aid and comfort of her mother aside. For instance, in scene four of Act One, Anne has a horrid nightmare and wakes the whole Annex. When her mother attempted to console her, the text states, “ I’d rather not talk about… You don’t have to. Will you please ask Father to come?” (Anne 360) Anne persistently rejects her mother and shuts her out. Though her relationship with her father is completely different. In the text it said, “I run to you like a baby… I love you, Father. I don’t love anyone but you.” (Anne 361) Anne is surely exaggerating her emotions about only loving her father, and feels an urge to rebel against her

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