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Summary of From the Diary of Anne Frank

In this article, you will be reading From the Diary of Anne Frank Summary which is based on the
background of World War II. This is an autobiography of a young girl Anne Frank, who expresses her
thought in a diary. Her father has gifted the Diary on her 13th birthday, which she calls with the name
of ‘Kitty’. Anne Frank is a Jewish girl who is hiding during World War II, in order to avoid the Nazis.
She shares her experience and the story during her time of depression. Also, she hides in the secret
annexe on the Prinsengracht 263 in Amsterdam with seven other people. She lives there for two years
and describes all her experiences in the Diary. Thus, she puts her energy into studying and writing,
gaining knowledge of politics and literature. After her death, she becomes world famous because of
the Diary.
From the Diary of Anne Frank Summary in English

The author feels that it is strange and unusual for her to write a diary because it is the first time she
is doing it. She feels that in the future no one will read about a young girl’s past experiences. But
then she puts these thoughts away and decides to write her thoughts. The author is feeling very
lonely as she has no friends to talk to. She wants to give her need of friend a shape, hence decides to
name the diary as “kitty”. The writer feels that the paper has more capacity to absorb thoughts rather
than people who have low patience level. She has a good time with friends but cannot share
everything with them as they are not true friends. She refers to her father as the most lovable who
presents her the Diary on her 13th birthday.
On June 20, 1942, she mentions how her class is nervous about their results. The author says that the
only subject she is unsure about is mathematics. She and her friend, G are trying to stop the students
from making noise, but to no avail. According to the author, about the quarter of the class should not
pass as they do not participate in any activities.
Anne recalls how the maths professor is constantly irritated by her talkativeness. While talking in
his classes he gives her extra homework as punishment. The first punishment is to write an essay on
“Chatterbox”, which the author thinks as weird. She imagines about the topic and decides to present
concrete arguments in support of talking. She writes that she will try to better herself but cannot
eliminate talking completely. The professor finds it amusing but allots another topic after she did
not change her nature.
The topic is An incorrigible chatterbox which refers to a habit that is difficult to change. After
keeping an eye on her, the professor gives her another topic, Quack, Quack, Quack, Said Mistress
Chatterbox, as a punishment. She runs out of thought after writing two times on a similar topic.
She decides to write her third topic in the form of a poem and writes a satire and luckily the
professor takes it lightly. The professor recites the entire poem in front of the class and the author
talked uninterruptedly after this.
Conclusion of From the Diary of Anne Frank

In the story From the Diary of Anne Frank, we can conclude that a young student needs to talk
and feel joyous in order to stay mentally fit.
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Summary of The Sermon at Benares

In this article, you will be reading about the sermon at Benares summary by Betty Renshaw. He was
an author of such books like Values and Voices. In this chapter, he throws light on the early life of
Lord Buddha. Lord Buddha was originally born as a prince in the royal family. However, on exposure
to the sufferings of the world, he left his prince hood. Then, he went in search of salvation. Thus, he
left all the worldly pleasures behind. Moreover, when he attained spiritual awakening, he gave his
first sermon in the city of Benares. He made a lady named Kisa Gotami realise that men are mortal.
Also, a wise person never grieves at what is unavoidable. It only enhances pain and suffering.
The Sermon at Benares Summary in English

Gautama Buddha was born in a North Indian royal family. He was born as a prince. Moreover, his
childhood name was Siddhartha Gautama. He was sent to a faraway place to study Hindu sacred
scriptures at the age of twelve. Then, upon returning after four years, he got married to a princess.
Soon, they both were blessed with a son. Then, they continued to live the royal life for about ten
years. The Royals were shielded from the unpleasant experiences of the world.
However, one day, on his way to hunt, the Prince met a sick man, an aged man, a funeral
procession and a monk who was begging for. Such experiences acted as an eye-opener for him
Hence, he left all the royalty behind to seek a higher sense of spiritual knowledge. Then, when he
attained salvation, he began preaching. His first sermon given in the city of Benares. There was a
lady whose name was Kisa Gotami whose son has died. She was suffering from unending pain.
Thus, she went from house to house looking for medicine to make her son alive. People thought
that the lady has lost her senses.
However, one day, she met a man who directed her towards Lord Buddha. He felt that Buddha
could possibly have a solution for her problem. Then, Buddha asked her to look for mustard seeds
and the seeds must be procured from a house where there had been no death. Filled with hope, Kisa
Gotami once again went on a search from house to house but she could not find mustard seeds
from a house according to Buddha’s condition. Thus, she was disheartened and sat at the edge of
the road where she realised how selfish she had been. She realised the fact that men are mortal.
Also, no one could escape the cycle of life. This was the only fact that Buddha wanted her to
understand.
According to Lord Buddha, feelings of grief and sorrow increases man’s pain and suffering. It serves
no other purpose. Moreover, it deteriorates the health. Thus, a wise person who is fully aware of
nature’s functioning must not grieve at something bound to happen. This is the only way in which he
can be happy and blessed.

Conclusion of The Sermon at Benares

The first sermon of Lord Buddha at Benares was the holiest. It ended the suffering of a lady who had
lost her son. She accepted the truth and thus freed from pain.