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15 \is she always like that?\
16 \im sure shes harmless, nola. she just sits.\
17 nola is incensed, her pale blue eyes like washed glass. \im sure shes harmless, mother. its the harm the poor woman has to endure that is the tragedy.\
18 mrs. dietrich is surprised and a little offended by her daughters passionate tone but she knows enough not to argue. they enter bloomingdales, taking their habitual route. so many shoppers! so much merchandise! nola speaks of the tragedy of women like that woman — the tragedy of the homeless, the mentally disturbed: bag ladies out on the street, outcasts of an affluent society — but shes soon distracted by the busyness on all sides, the attractive items for sale. they take the escalator up to the third floor, to the juniors department, where nola often buys things. from there they will move on to young collector, then to new impressions, then to petites, then one or another boutique and designer — liz claiborne, christian dior, calvin klein, carlos falchi, and the rest. and after bloomingdales the other stores await, to be visited each in turn. mrs. dietrich checks her watch and sees with satisfaction that theres just enough time before lunch but not too much time. she gets ravenously hungry, shopping at the mall.
19 nola is efficient and matter - of - fact about shopping, though she acts solely upon instinct. mrs. dietrich likes to watch her at a short distance, holding items of clothing up to herself in the three - way mirrors, modeling things she thinks especially promising. a twill blazer with rounded shoulders and blouson jacket, $^5$ a funky zippered
$^5$ a short, loose - fitting jacket
analyzing character point of view: shopping
paragraph 17

1. how is mrs. dietrichs point of view of the homeless woman different from nolas point of view? what do their different points of view reveal about their relationship?

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Explanation:

Mrs. Dietrich sees the homeless woman as harmless and unremarkable, focusing only on her lack of threat. Nola views the woman as a victim of societal neglect, emphasizing the harm the woman endures. Their differing views show a generational or value-based gap, but Mrs. Dietrich avoids arguing, revealing a cautious, loving relationship where she respects Nola's passion even if she disagrees.

Answer:

Mrs. Dietrich views the homeless woman as merely harmless and unobtrusive, while Nola sees her as a tragic victim of an affluent society's neglect. Their differing perspectives reveal a relationship where Mrs. Dietrich is more detached and avoids conflict with her passionate, socially aware daughter, showing a mix of affection and cautious respect for Nola's strong opinions.