Steve can see that the group is becoming angry and possibly dangerous. His defense of Les and his family shows that he is brave, caring, and reasonable. Steve seems to be a leader.
This shows that he doesn't want to make a mess. He wants to be organized. And cares about his friend being attacked by a mob. Hope this helps. To give more info I would need more information about him.
Probably a. personification since the other answers don't make sense. Also the "blood" is given a human quality to "approve" which is what personification is defined by.
