On page 69, Friday, November 12, 1942, Anne says, "No matter what I'm doing, I can't help thinking about those who are gone. I catch myself laughing and remember that it's a disgrace to be so cheerful. But am I supposed to spend the whole day crying? No, I can't do that. This gloom will pass."
In the Book Cold Sassy Tree, the main character feels the same way. Will's grandmother died recently in the book and Will's father won't let him read the Sunday comics. He, just like Anne, feels guilty to be happy at some parts of the day, because back then, it was traditional to mourn for about a year or longer. Anne is the same way in that she feels sorrow for those who couldn't get yaw like her and her family. She knows that she's lucky to be alive, but both characters take many things for granted.
In the same sense, Will Tweaty's grandfather brought a new member into their family, just like the Franks and the van Daans. This new person made things more difficult because Will's grandfather took a new wife about three weeks after his wife died. The Franks and the van Daans took on a new member to live with them in the secret annex, Mr. Dussel.
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I read that book too! Even if we never finished it!! haha! But that's a great connection Kathy!! That would really stink to ahve to feel guilty about not being able to be happy because your comstantly reminded of the people that had died. :[
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ReplyDeletePoints for using Cold Sassy Tree :] Graham
I couldnt imagine how Anne felt when she realized how lucky she was, and how guilty she felt. You're relieved and glad that your safe (for now) but it definitely makes you consider some things.. (From Graham!)