Question
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?
Solution
The speaker in Stanzas 2, 4 and 6 is the little girl, Amanda. And, the speaker in Stanzas 1, 3, 5 and 7 is her parents. No, Amanda is not listening to her parents; She is responding to their instructions in her thoughts. This is because she wants a way of life in which she can enjoy freedom.
