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There Will Come Soft Rains

by Ray Bradbury

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There Will Come Soft Rains

The antagonists in "There Will Come Soft Rains" are the forces of nature and technology. These elements highlight the futility of human endeavors and the transient nature of human existence. The...

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There Will Come Soft Rains

The house in "There Will Come Soft Rains" appears more human-like when it selects a poem for Mrs. McClellan and reacts emotionally to events, such as screaming when the fire breaks out. The...

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