In the 1930’s he had already had married and had 2 daughters, Margot and Anne. During the
1940’s he had hidden in the annex above his job along with his family and 4 others from the horrors of the war and the germans. He is a
Kind man who loves his family and he hoped to keep them safe. He cares for everybody else and is a Thoughtful person. He is polite, always greeting people with manners..”My wife, Edith. Mr. and Mrs.
Van Daan ..their son Peter...my daughters, Margot and Anne.”This quote shows that he is a very formal person. And he is always trying to comfort his family and everyone else in the annex.“(Reassuringly) After six we can move
about...Just as We would at home.” this quote shows that he cares and tries to comfort his family under such times.
He Is a main character in the book and being the father and husband in his family, has beared the loss of much of his family.