Question

how did the poet highlight the mean and selfish nature of the city dwellers​

Answer 1

Answer:

they say they're developing the city but they are destroying it with their selfish nature. They are also taking money for this bad work

Answer 2

The poet highlighted the mean and selfish nature of the city dwellers by mentioning that they did not have the kindness to see the pathetic condition of the roadside stand. They did not stop there to buy anything from them. A few who stopped, did it either to back the car, or to enquire about farmer's wages, or to ask if they had a gallon of gas.