There will come soft Rains

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What is the purpose of the robotic mice in 'There Will Come Soft Rains'?

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They clean the house.

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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 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 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 about the house and neighborhood?

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A bomb has been dropped, causing a nuclear disaster.

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What is the significance of the automated house in the story?

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It represents the peak of human technological achievement and the consequences of neglecting nature.

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How does the story illustrate the theme of nature vs. technology?

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The story shows that despite advanced technology, nature ultimately prevails and can lead to destruction.

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What role does the poem by Sara Teasdale play in the narrative?

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It emphasizes the indifference of nature to human existence and foreshadows the fate of humanity.

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

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Personification, as the house is described as having human-like qualities.

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What does the absence of human characters signify in the story?

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It highlights the isolation and consequences of human extinction.