Is Amanda an orphan? Why does she say so?
No, Amanda is not an orphan but she wants to alone in peace. Saying so, she gives example of an orphan who has the freedom to enjoy making patterns on soft dust with his bare feet. She is so distressed by the unceasing instructions that she yearns for some silence and peace.
Who is the speaker in Stanzas 2, 4 and 6? Do you think this speaker is listening to the speaker in Stanzas 1, 3, 5, and 7?
What could Amanda do if she were a mermaid?
Do you know the story of Rapunzel? Why does she want to be Rapunzel?
What does the girl yearn for? What does this poem tell you about Amanda?
