Read the excerpt from The Diary of Anne Frank.
(Peter appears in the doorway of his room, with a saucer in his hand. He is carrying his cat.)
Peter. I . . . I . . . I thought I'd better get some water for Mouschi before . . .
Mr. Frank. Of course.
This piece of dialogue reveals that Peter is
easily confused when speaking to others.
deeply untrusting of other people.
overly frightened of adults.
somewhat nervous around other people.