How did Anne Frank resist the Nazis?

On the surface, one might conclude that because Anne Frank was in hiding that she did not play a role in resisting the Nazis. The goal of the Nazis was to murder all Jews in Europe and remove all traces of their culture. The fact that Anne Frank remained a committed practicing Jew in the face of the dangers of doing so, showed her commitment to resisting her oppressor. It can be easily argued that if she would have obeyed the decrees from the German Church it could be understood that she lacked a personal faith conviction. Additionally, her diary as a form of resistance. Clearly, throughout her writings, she detailed the horrors of Nazi German leadership. Her family did not adhere to the law of the land and listened to the BBC Radio and as loyal Dutch compatriots refused to read or speak German. They could not control much but did what they could to control their speech, thoughts, and faith.

As a young Jewish girl hiding in a secret annex, there's not a great deal that Anne can do to challenge the Nazis directly. However, she does defy them in her own unique way. Many people in her situation could be forgiven for being bitter and full of hate. But Anne's not like that. She shows her defiance towards her persecutors by trying to lead as normal a life as possible under very trying circumstances. Indeed, what's remarkable about the character of Anne as it emerges from the diary is just how incredibly normal she is. She experiences most of the feelings and emotions, the hopes, dreams, and insecurities normally associated with adolescence. Yet at the same time, Anne's also an extraordinary young lady, and it's her considerable maturity, compassion, and humanity that, in their own special way, constitute an act of resistance against the Nazis and their evil.