Anne Frank The thirteen-year-old Jewish girl who writes a diary while she is hiding in Amsterdam from the Nazis during World War II.
Margot Frank Anne's sister; she is three years older than Anne.
Otto Frank Anne's father; he is a Jewish businessman who left Germany after Hitler's rise to power, hoping to find refuge in Holland.
Mrs. Frank Anne's mother; she is the source of many conflicts with Anne during the two years that the family spends in hiding.
Mr. Van Daan A Jewish businessman and an associate of Mr. Frank's. He and his family share the "Secret Annexe" with the Franks.
Mrs. Van Daan Mr. Van Daan's wife; a rather interfering person. Anne finds it difficult to get along with her.
Peter Van Daan The Van Daans' son; he is two-and-a-half years older than Anne, and his calm, quiet nature contrasts with her more excitable, vital personality. At first, Anne thinks that Peter is dull, but later on, they develop a warm and loving friendship.
Mr. Düssel An elderly dentist who joins the group in hiding in November 1942. He shares Anne's room, and his pedantic nature continually irritates her.
