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  Answer any one of the following questions in about 150-200 words.                                                                        (10) How does Anne feel about the laws that restrict Jews' freedom?                              (The Diary of a Young Girt) Or Write a brief character sketch of Anne Frank.                                                                     (The Diary of a Young Girt) Give an account of Helen Seller's struggle.                                                                           (The Story of My Life) Or Write a brief character sketch of Helen Keller.                                                    (The Story of My Life)

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    The Diary of a Young Girl When the Nazis occupied Holland, they enforced Anti-Jewish regulations. The restrictions imposed were in human. Some of these restrictions were-the Jews must wear a yellow star to distinguish themselves from others. The Jews were forbidden to drive their own cars. They were forbidden to visit theatres, cinemas and other places of entertainment etc. Anne thinks the laws are unjust, but she does not completely understand why the Jewish people have been singled out for this discrimination. Anne feels it is unfair that Jews cannot use streetcars, that they must wear yellow stars, and that she must attend a particular school. Anne accepts the restrictions as a fact of life in Amsterdam and she is thankful to the Dutch people for their sympathy, especially the ferryman, who lets Jews ride the ferry because they are not allowed to ride streetcars. For Anne, these restrictions have become a part of her daily routine but only until she did not go into hiding with her family. Or The author of the diary, Anne is very intelligent and perceptive and she wants to become a writer. Anne grows into an empathetic and sensitive thinker at the age of fifteen. When Anne Frank is given a diary for her thirteenth Anne also records her perceptions of herself. She does not think she is pretty, but she is confident that her personality and other good traits make up for it. Through her writing, Anne comes across as playful and comical but with a serious side. Anne is a keen observer and this is evident from her meticulous descriptions of events and persons. Though critical of other's faults, she is sensitive to their feelings. Anne is assertive but does not hurt others. She is lonely in the crowd and does not want to burden the already burdened adults with her own concerns. Being sensitive, she feels guilty to find other people suffering while she is safe. Anne is an ordinary girl who lives under extraordinary circumstances. The Story of My Life Helen Keller triumphed over adversity to become world famous. She was a normal child at birth. But at19 months, Helen suffered an illness-Scarlet fever or Meningitis, that left her deaf and blind. After this her life became a struggle. But she showed dedication and tried to overcome her handicap. With the help of her teacher, she fights for a normal existence. She is a relentless hard worker. Even failures don't deter her from her path. She has the utmost respect for her teacher. No one can even imagine the hardships Helen went through and still never gave up. This shows her determination. Helen was brave and daring both physically and emotionally. When she was accused of plagiarism she felt insulted, but over a period of time she put this incident behind and started to write again. This showed her courageous side. She climbed a tree on her own despite the earlier cherry tree incident. Outdoor activities interested her and she enjoyed boating, canoeing and sailing. She did not allow her disabilities to stop her from participating in these adventurous sports. She silenced everyone by learning to speak. She is a great inspiration to everyone. Or Helen Keller, the deaf and blind girl, triumphed over adversity to become world famous. Helen was born on27th June, 1880 in Tuscumbia, Alabama. She was a normal child at birth. But at 19 months, Helen suffered an illness - Scarlet fever or Meningitis that left her deaf and blind. Although Helen learned basic house hold tasks and could communicate some of her desires through a series of signs, she did not learn language the way other children do. 'The Story of My Life' shows, Helen Keller's life is neither a miracle nor a joke. It is a tremendous achievement. Helen was destined to be imprisoned in darkness and isolation for the rest of her life, but building upon the brilliant work of her teacher, Anne Sullivan, she became an internationally recognized and respected figure. Helen understood the need for education and she was the first deaf and blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. She did not want to depend on others most of the time. Even before her teacher came, Helen used to spend her time in the garden and feel the flowers and plants to comfort herself. To communicate with others, she initially learnt some signs which were crude but as time passed, she refined her skills to talk to other people. When she was accused of plagiarism she felt disgraced, but over a period of time, she put this incident behind and started to write again. When she wanted to speak like others many doubted she would succeed, but she silenced everyone when she uttered her first sentence, 'It is warm' and 'I am not dumb'.