Amanda is not an orphan. She says so because she feels overwhelmed and depressed by the constant nagging and scolding from her parents. Amanda imagines being an orphan as a way to seek freedom and peace, where she can be alone, roam freely, enjoy silence, and do what she wishes without being controlled. This is why she calls herself an orphan in her thoughts — it represents her desire for independence and relief from the pressures she experiences at home.
