By the words "detestable" and "die", we can tell that the mood of this poem is dark and angry. The author obviously is not proud of what humans have done. Also, the word "encroach" makes the mood sad. The author points out what terrible things humans are and how rude we are (which is quite true, based on what happened on January 20th).
<span>Dickinson's style is largely influenced by thematic elements. A major theme treated by Dickinson is scopophilia, or the "pleasure of seeing". Through use of the first person, rich description, and a sense of immediacy, Dickinson allows the reader to really put himself in the shoes of the narrator and "see for himself". The end result is a fast paced and relatable poem.</span>
Exposition. You get an idea of what kind of guy the man is from the way he is being described.
