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ANNE'S VOICE: The Van Daans' "discussions" are as violent as ever. (2.1)
And sometimes survival means the breakdown of good relationships. The Van Daans (who weren't really nice to begin with) start to get mean and nasty with each other. We can only wonder why…
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ANNE: It helps a lot to have someone to talk to, don't you think? It helps you to let off steam. (2.1)
Sometimes just having an ally in your situation, someone who thinks just like you, can be the fuel you need to keep going. It's a good thing Anne has Peter to spout off to when she gets up some steam.
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ANNE: Our stomachs are so empty they rumble and make strange noises. (2.1)
Beans for lunch, beans for dinner, beans, beans, beans—we guess having a tiny bit of food is better than no food. Too bad we can't tell Anne's stomach that.