Anne, like the others, finds it difficult hiding in the Secret Annex. They can never go outside, and always have to be careful. It's very tense. Anne uses her diary to get her frustrations off her chest.
There are four other Jews in the Secret Annex besides the Frank family: Hermann and Auguste van Pels with their son Peter, and Fritz Pfeffer. Four of Otto’s employees help them. Everyone lives in constant fear of discovery. And it’s certainly not easy for eight people to live in such close quarters.
“The sun is shining, the sky is deep blue, there's a magnificent breeze, and I’m longing - really longing– for everything: conversation, freedom, friends, being alone.”
Otto sets up a business in the Netherlands. After that, his family can come over too.
Edith has trouble settling down in the Netherlands.
Peter is a quiet boy who likes to work with his hands.
Fritz is a handsome, charming man.
Bep is a secretary for Otto's company Pectacon.