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There Will Come Soft Rains

by Ray Bradbury

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There Will Come Soft Rains

The moral and author's message in "There Will Come Soft Rains" emphasize the potential self-destruction of humanity through technological advancements. The story illustrates how human innovation,...

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There Will Come Soft Rains

It is not very clear as to what you are asking.  You are right that there is a line that is similar to the one you cite in the Bradbury story.  The actual line reads "Somewhere, sighing,...

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There Will Come Soft Rains

Well, I definitely agree that a key theme to this excellent short story is the way that technology has replaced, or perhaps it is more accurate to say outlived, humans. However, I find it hard to...

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