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प्रश्न
Who do you think is speaking to her?
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उत्तर
One of her parents is speaking to her. Most probably it is her mother. In a traditional household mother is held responsible for the conduct of child. In this case also, the range of instructions suggests that the speaker is Amanda’s mother.
संबंधित प्रश्न
How old do you think Amanda is? How do you know this?
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?
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?
Read the last stanza. Do you think Amanda is sulking and is moody?
Comment on the tone of the speaker when she says ‘Will you please look at me when I’m speaking to you, Amanda!’.
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.
'I am an orphan, roaming the street'. Why does Amanda visualize this?
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)
