Question

What is the central theme of the poem ‘Amanda!’?

Answer 1

The central theme of the poem is the upbringing of a child. While it is important for parents to teach their children what is right and wrong and instil good manners in them, they also need to be sensitive towards the wishes of the child. In the poem, Amanda is constantly being scolded and nagged by a parent for even trivial things like eating chocolates. Amanda deals with this unpleasant situation by escaping into an imaginary world where she is alone and free. The poem gives the message that parents should not restrict their children’s freedom to such an extent that they feel suffocated.