What is the theme of the poem To a Stranger?
What is the theme of the poem To a Stranger?
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The transient nature of chance human encounters is the central theme in the poem. The poem shows how often one might catch sight of a stranger who evokes a sense of curiosity and yearning in us. Even though the encounter between the speaker and the stranger is fleeting and momentary, it significantly impacts the speaker as they yearn for a connection with the stranger. The speaker also interestingly comments how in another life, they could be very close to the stranger. And this highlights how in our lives, there are innumerable sets of possibilities that we sadly do not experience, even if we want to.
To a Stranger Summary