In 'Amanda', the speaker in Stanzas 2, 4, and 6 is Amanda herself, expressing her vivid inner world and longing for freedom. She imagines escaping the strictures imposed upon her. It's clear that Amanda is not listening to the external speaker (likely her mother) from Stanzas 1, 3, 5, and 7. Instead, she retreats into her imagination, preferring her fantasy world over the constant nagging and instructions.