CBSE · Class 10 · English · First Flight: From the Diary of Anne FrankWhy did Anne Frank decide to start writing a diary, and what did she name it?
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Anne Frank decided to write a diary because she felt she did not have a true friend with whom she could share her deepest thoughts and feelings. Although she had a loving family, many friends, and admirers, she lacked a confidant to whom she could open her heart completely. She believed that 'paper has more patience than people,' meaning she could express herself freely without fear of judgment or interruption. By treating her diary, which she named 'Kitty', as a real friend, she sought to unburden her soul and document her experiences during the difficult times of the secret annex.
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