In the diary of anne frank, the conflict between anne and her mother results in a discussion that brings anne and peter closer. this event most supports the theme that friendships are often put to the test during difficult times. sharing a difficult experience can strengthen a friendship. friends are often found in the most unexpected places. true friends often bring out the best in each of us.

Read the excerpt from "the love song of j. alfred prufrock." and indeed there will be time to wonder, “do i dare? ” and, “do i dare? ” time to turn back and descend the stair, with a bald spot in the middle of my hair— [they will say: “how his hair is growing thin! ”] my morning coat, my collar mounting firmly to the chin, my necktie rich and modest, but asserted by a simple pin— [they will say: “but how his arms and legs are thin! ”] do i dare disturb the universe? in a minute there is time for decisions and revisions which a minute will reverse. which lines indicate that the speaker is concerned about what others think of him?