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प्रश्न
'I am an orphan, roaming the street'. Why does Amanda visualize this?
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उत्तर
In order to live a life free from interference, Amanda frequently flees reality and fantasises about becoming an orphan. Her parents' behaviour bothers her. She is always being nagged. She longs for independence from her parents' interference.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
How old do you think Amanda is? How do you know this?
Who do you think is speaking to her?
Why are stanzas 2, 4 and 6 given in parenthesis?
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?
Is Amanda an orphan? Why does she say so?
What does the girl yearn for? What does this poem tell you about Amanda?
Read the last stanza. Do you think Amanda is sulking and is moody?
Mention any two issues over which Amanda was nagged and scolded?
Amanda did not agree with the restrictions put on her. Give two reasons to support the statement.
Ananda was blamed for a number of things. Mention any two.
As a reader do you identify with Amanda? How?
Why does Amanda wish to be a mermaid?
Amanda's mother gives her a list of do's and don'ts. What impact does this have on Amanda?
Answer the following question in 40 – 50 words:
In the poem ‘Amanda’, why does the poet use the famous fairy tale character, Rapunzel? Explain. (Amanda)
