Anne (Interrupting). What's the good of that? What's the good of thinking of misery when you're already miserable? That’s stupid!
Mrs. Frank. Anne!
(As Anne goes on raging at her mother, Mrs. Frank tries to break in, in an effort to quiet her.)
Anne. We’re young, Margot and Peter and I! You grown-ups have had your chance! But look at us . . . If we begin thinking of all the horror in the world, we're lost!
(continued)
Which of these issues is a cause of the conflict between Anne and her mother?
Anne believes that her mother does not understand her feelings.
Anne believes that her mother is keeping her from having fun.
Anne resents the war and blames the adults.
Anne thinks her mother is a silly adult.
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The issue that is a cause of the conflict between Anne and her mother is:
Anne resents the war and blames the adults.
In the excerpt, Anne expresses her frustration with the situation she's in and implies that the adults, including her mother, are not understanding the struggles and feelings of the younger generation who are suffering due to the war.
