5. 1) a. Act 1

Act 1: "But always remember this, Anneke. There are no walls, there are no bolts, no locks that anyone can put on your mind." Explain what you think this statement means. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?

I think that this statement means that even though the Franks may be in a hiding place, and does not have freedom, they are capable to think with freedom. No one, not even the Nazis, can be in charge and stop them of what they think and have on their minds. I think that Mr. Frank tells this statement to Anne in order to remind her that they may be in a hiding place, since they don't have freedom, but is considered free to have any thoughts with their mind. Anne has the freedom and right to think whatever she wants, even though they may be controlled physically under the Germans. I think Mr. Frank has told this statement to Anne in order to encourage her and to give her hope. I agree with this statement because each one of us are given the freedom to think and have thoughts which we want in our minds. A prisoner may be locked up in prison, but he/she is able to think what they are willing to, since being under control of policemen doesn't mean that they are under control of the whole person. Humans are not robots, so even though we may be in control of someone, we have the choice of choosing to believe and think what we wish for.