Read the following stage directions from the end of Act 2 of The Diary of Anne Frank.
[For a second ANNE stands looking up at PETER, longing for him to kiss her. As he makes no move she turns away. Then suddenly PETER grabs her awkwardly in his arms, kissing her on the cheek. ANNE walks out dazed. She stands for a minute, her back to the people in the main room. As she regains her poise she goes to her mother and father and MARGOT, silently kissing them. They murmur their good nights to her. As she is about to open her bedroom door, she catches sight of MRS. VAN DAAN. She goes quickly to her, taking her face in her hands and kissing her first on one cheek and then the other. Then she hurries off into her room. MRS. VAN DAAN looks after her, and then looks over at PETER’s room. Her suspicions are confirmed.]
What is the best interpretation of Anne including Mrs. Van Daan in her good-night kisses?
A. Anne has come to consider Mrs. Van Daan a member of her family because of the kindness she has shown.
B. Anne is so happy about Peter’s kiss she is willing to include even someone she dislikes in her celebration.
C. Anne is trying to make peace with Mrs. Van Daan by showing her the same affection she shows her family.
D. Anne knows that Mrs. Van Daan has encouraged Peter to follow his feelings about Anne and is thanking her.
I think it is C...but possibly B? Help