Homeless Anna Quindlen Analysis

Anna Quindlen’s thesis in “Homeless” is that society has distanced itself from homelessness by viewing the problem as a whole rather than considering the individual hardships homeless men and women must endure. Quindlen’s feels the biggest problem in the world today is the increasing number of homeless people (Quindlen 215). For instance, homeless people lack access to basic necessities as well the personal space it provides. Quindlen infers, that while some dedicated individuals work hard to improve the lives of the homeless, most people choose to avoid recognizing the extent of their hardships (216). For example, a homeless person asking languishing on the streets is rarely approached by concerned citizens. Lastly, Quindlen concludes that