Anne Frank and her family had to follow strict rules while in hiding. They had to be careful of the amount of noises they made and eliminate any evidence that gave proof to the existence of humans living in the annex. Some of the rules included not throwing out trash and not running water during the day or else the workers below the floor would be able to hear them. The most important rules were moving silently throughout the room whenever something was needed and trying not to verbally communicate. If they did need to communicate, they could only whisper to each other. The families in hiding weren’t allowed to leave the premise, much less the door that kept them separated from the office. The consequence of doing so would immediately endanger them. The Gestapo would arrive and they would send the families to concentration camps.
Today, people aren’t hiding because of persecution. They’re locking themselves in their homes for protection against a deadly virus. The lifestyle may be uncomfortable, but it’s less restricting than what Anne Frank had to undergo. Humans can still live freely in their homes without the need for mandatory rules. They can use the water as much as they want and whenever they want to. Throwing out trash is allowed and they can talk as loudly as they want to their fellow family members. However, in Anne’s situation and ours today, it’s not advisable for people to leave their homes. The consequence for us is not immediate death by the government, but the risk of contracting the virus. Humans are able to leave their homes, only for necessities, such as food. Sometimes people leave their houses to enjoy the fresh air, but they don’t travel far. Anne Frank wasn’t able to enjoy any of that while she was in hiding.
Poet's Apprentice 