These stanzas are given in Parenthesis because they depict Amanda’s state of mind at different times. In stanza 2, she imagines herself as a mermaid* who is moving about and joyfully enjoying the pleasant waves of the sea. In stanza 4, she imagines herself as an orphan who can freely roam the streets leaving impressions of her bare feet. In stanza 6, she imagines herself to be Rapunzel who lived her life in a tranquil state of mind always since she would be alone in the tower as mentioned in the story of Rapunzel.

Mermaid* Meaning – A fictitious half human creature.

Rapunzel* Meaning- The heroine of a fairy tale who had golden hair.