What is the poem 'Amanda' about? What are the things Amanda is asked to do & not to do?

Answer – The poem 'Amanda' is about little girl named Amanda. She is instructed not to bite her nails and not to hutch her shoulders. She is instructed to site straight. The speaker asks her if she has done her homework, cleaned her room and shoes. The little girl Amanda is irritated from all this. She wishes to live life of an orphan or Mermaid or princess like Rapunzel and wishes for her liberty.