In the poem "The Listener" by Walter de la Mare, when the man realizes that no one is going to answer, he decides to walk to a neighbour's house. It is important to consider that the theme of the poem is to reflect the fact that the men is small compared with the whole universe.
The men's feelings of anxiety and fear will remain present. They will still feel uneasy with the feeling of hungry wolves surrounding them. Hearing the hunting-cries and observing their dogs' panicky reactions will only add to the tension.
