by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett

Anne Frank

The thirteen-year-old Jewish girl who writes a diary while she is hiding in Amsterdam from the Nazis during World War II.

Margot Frank

Anne’s sister; she is three years older than Anne.

Otto Frank

Anne’s father; he is a Jewish businessman who left Germany after Hitler’s rise to power, hoping to find refuge in Holland.

Mrs. Frank

Anne’s mother; she is the source of many conflicts with Anne during the two years that the family spends in hiding.

Mr. Van Daan

A Jewish businessman and an associate of Mr. Frank’s. He and his family share the “Secret Annexe” with the Franks.

Mrs. Van Daan

Mr. Van Daan’s wife; a rather interfering person. Anne finds it difficult to get along with her.

Peter Van Daan

The Van Daans’ son; he is two-and-a-half years older than Anne, and his calm, quiet nature contrasts with her more excitable, vital personality. At first, Anne thinks that Peter is dull, but later on, they develop a warm and loving friendship.

Mr. Düssel

An elderly dentist who joins the group in hiding in November 1942. He shares Anne’s room, and his pedantic nature continually irritates her.