The Diary of Anne Frank (play) Mrs. Edith Frank Quotes

MRS. FRANK: If my husband had any obligation to you, he's paid it, over and over. (2.3)

In her righteous rage, Mrs. Frank gets bluntly honest with the Van Daans who are acting more and more selfish over the stolen food. She points out that the Franks don't have to be nice and let the Van Daans live in their hideout. They are doing it because it's the right thing to do.

MRS. FRANK: You complain that I don't treat you like a grownup. But when I do, you resent it. (1.3)

Mrs. Frank gets real with Anne. Their relationship seems like a typical mother-daughter one.