In poems that protested the oppression of the working class, domesticity and 'feminine labor' was often left out of the discussion; however, Cook appeals to both men and women in her poem. This results in a wider audience being included in the narrative, and leads to a larger group speaking out against their oppressors.

This line shows really clearly how the Sheridans don't care about anything happening outside of their comfortable domestic sphere. Literally, if it's happening beyond their garden they don't see it as their problem. Of course, this has really classist implications when they live right next to a poor neighborhood.