Tamarind and the star of Ishta
How do you think Tamarind feels in line 1-5? How can you tell?
She feels worried or nervous. Because she says that she feels her "inside knotting up" and being "thrown into a firepit"
Read line 18. Tell one thing this line shows you the relationship with her father.
She feels protected by the father because the phrase "I duck behind dad" means she hides behind her dad to get protection.