Class 10 Eng. First Flight P-6 Amanda! Summary/Theme/Central Idea/Question/Answer
Poem-6 Amanda ! by Robin Klein INTRODUCTION The poem is about an adolescent giri Amanda, who like every child feels that her freedom is curtailed. She feels her life is controlled with lots of dos and don'ts. She wants freedom from all restrictions. She dreams to lead a life of a mermaid in a languid, emerald sea with her being the only inhabitant there. SUMMARY Amanda's mother tells Amanda in a very strict manner not to bite her nails. Then she instructs her not to slouch her shoulders. Instead, she wants Amanda to sit up with her back straightened. Amanda does not care much about her mother's instructions. She loves to live in an imaginary world. She imagines that she is not a human but a mermaid and she is alone in a beautiful green sea. There is nobody to disturb her and she is drifting along in a relaxed manner In the sea. Amanda's mother is both irritated, and angry at Amanda. She once again speaks to her in a motivative tone and as...