The writer continues his metaphor. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## the doors are shut in the street ##

AT: "people shut the doors that lead to the street" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

## when men are startled at the voice of a bird ##

AT: "when the voice of a bird startles men" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])