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Explain why Amanda wants to be an orphan. Refer to the given lines, from the text – I am an orphan, roaming the street. I pattern soft dust with my hushed, bare feet. The silence is golden, the freedom is sweet. (Amanda)
Explain why Amanda wants to be an orphan. Refer to the given lines, from the text – I am an orphan, roaming the street. I pattern soft dust with my hushed, bare feet. The silence is golden, the freedom is sweet. (Amanda)
Updated On: Dec 16, 2024
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Amanda yearns to be an orphan because she feels stifled by her mother’s constant instructions and scolding. She imagines that being an orphan would bring her freedom, silence, and the chance to roam freely without any constraints or responsibilities.
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