What impact does the phrase coolly despotic, used in paragraph 2, have on the tone of the text?

A
It emphasizes the contempt the narrator feels for Akaky.

B
It magnifies the narrator's critical view of Akaky's colleagues.

C
It suggests a somewhat sympathetic attitude toward Akaky's superiors.

D
It highlights the narrator's attempt to be objective about Akaky and his coworkers.