The theme throughout the four pieces of literature is humans can be the object of their own self-destruction.
In “By The Waters Of Babylon”, John realizes that “Place of the Gods” is merely a part of human civilization that has been destroyed by other humans (page 8). It says on page 7, “When gods war with gods, they use weapons we do not know.” This refers to humans fighting against each other and ultimately destroying mankind.
In Teasdale’s poem “There will Come Soft Rains,” it talks about what it would be like when the humans destroy themselves. On lines 7-10 it goes on to explain, “And not one will know of the war, not one Will care at last when it is done. Not one would mind, neither bird nor tree, If mankind perished utterly.” This shows
In “By The Waters Of Babylon”, John realizes that “Place of the Gods” is merely a part of human civilization that has been destroyed by other humans (page 8). It says on page 7, “When gods war with gods, they use weapons we do not know.” This refers to humans fighting against each other and ultimately destroying mankind.
In Teasdale’s poem “There will Come Soft Rains,” it talks about what it would be like when the humans destroy themselves. On lines 7-10 it goes on to explain, “And not one will know of the war, not one Will care at last when it is done. Not one would mind, neither bird nor tree, If mankind perished utterly.” This shows