Pat McLean-Smith “A Conscious Encounter”

The transcript narrates a personal experience with a homeless woman, highlighting the internal conflict and realization of indifference towards her plight. The narrator encounters the woman twice, once in the morning and again in the evening, leading to a moment of reflection on empathy, apathy, and the fear of forgetting the experience.

In what ways does the poem serve as a wake-up call for the speaker?

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What emotions does the speaker experience when encountering the homeless woman?

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How does the speaker's perception of the homeless woman change throughout the poem?

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What does the phrase 'dragging my soul behind her' signify in the context of the poem?

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Discuss the significance of the speaker's internal conflict regarding the homeless woman.

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