The mood of "Thanatopsis" is serene. Despite the fact that the poem's theme is death, the author proposes that those who are troubled by the concept of a death should read the poem. He also suggests that those who enjoy thinking about life and its mysteries should read it too. Thanatopsis begins with a statement asking what is the use of living if then must die. The author asks this question because he wants to know whether there is any point in continuing to live. He believes that since everyone dies, there is no reason to worry about it or be sad about it. Living a good life, according to him, is all that matters at the end of the day. However, he also adds that we should appreciate every moment because later on they will tell us what had happened next. This addition makes the poem not only meaningful but also hopeful. Although death is inevitable, people can choose how they react to it. They can choose to fear it or not, to fight against it or not, but either way they have the power to change their fate. Thanatopsis is written in an elegant style, full of beautiful words that reflect the attitude of the poet. Modern readers may find his writing style interesting because it is different from today's common poetry which tends to use more emotion rather than logic to express ideas.