Peter. He's a tom. He doesn't like strangers. (He takes the cat from her, putting it back in its carrier.)
Anne (Unabashed). Then I'll have to stop being a
stranger, won't I? Is he fixed?
Peter (Startled). Huh?
Anne. Did you have him fixed?
Peter. No.
-The Diary of Anne Frank,
Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett
How does the dialogue in this passage help you
understand Peter's relationship with Anne?
It shows that Peter likes to talk and have long
conversations.
It shows that Peter is eager to be friends with
everyone.
It shows that Anne is very interested in being friends
with Peter, while he is more cautious.
It shows that Anne is very shy and afraid to talk to
new people.