In The Diary of Anne Frank, the characters feel sadness after reading the hopeful message written on the cake. Which theme does this best illustrate?

The cake’s hopeful message reminds the characters of the peace they have lost while living in hiding during the war. Their sadness shows how deeply they miss ordinary peaceful life and how much they value it now that it is gone. This best illustrates “Peace is often most appreciated after it has been lost.”

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