The overall aesthetic impact of the structure of “it’s this way” by Nazim Hikmet illustrates the sudden change of mind from something beautifully described to something twisted and insidious. It also signifies the change of heart as the author describes the beautiful landscape of which he can be granted freedom- to then succumb to the truth shown above.
Answer: By keeping facts like his name and the crime unknown to the reader, the reader can better visualize themselves in the position of the narrator, leading to more fear.