What mood does this setting convey to readers?

(you didn't attach a copy of the poem, but i'm answering as best as i can)

since a simile compares two unlike things using like or as, it kind of gives an item the ability to do something it can't.

example: "the player was like a tiger on the field"

in this sentence, the simile conveys the idea that the player was fast and strong, like a tiger.

c, have a good day ~matya

the answer to the given question above would the one that wiesel is establishing and how is ethos by appeal to his authority in having survived the holocaust. hope this answers your question.

have a great day ahead!