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Question
Amanda did not agree with the restrictions put on her. Give two reasons to support the statement.
Solution
Her parents were always telling Amanda what to do and what not to do. She was really annoyed by these limitations that kept coming up. She believed that she had no freedom to act. She want total independence from any constraints. She saw herself living the life of a mermaid in a tranquil, emerald sea by herself. She also dreamed of living in a tower like Rapunzel and being alone in peace and quiet with no one to disturb her.
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