There will come soft Rains

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What is the setting of 'There Will Come Soft Rains'?

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California, 2026, in the aftermath of a nuclear war.

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What does Sara Teasdale's poem convey about nature's attitude toward mankind?

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Nature will preserve; its power is greater than that of humans, and nature is ambivalent toward humans.

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What is the purpose of the robotic mice in the story?

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They clean the house.

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What event causes the house to 'die' at the end of the story?

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A falling tree branch crashes through the kitchen window, causing flammable cleaning liquids to spill all over.

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What can be inferred about the area based on the details of the house and neighborhood?

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A bomb has been dropped, causing a nuclear disaster.

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What theme is explored through the depiction of the automated house?

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The theme of technology's role in a post-apocalyptic world.

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How does the story illustrate the concept of nature's indifference?

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Nature continues to thrive despite the absence of humans, highlighting its ambivalence.

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What literary device is used in the title 'There Will Come Soft Rains'?

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Personification, as it suggests that rain can have human-like qualities.

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What is the significance of the house's daily routines?

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They emphasize the contrast between human life and the automated existence of the house.

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How does the story reflect on the consequences of war?

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It shows the destruction and desolation left behind in a post-war environment.