Nature versus humans: who will win? The irony between the poem and the short story is that nature continues to thrive while humans can eradicate themselves. The story “There Will Come Soft Rain” by Ray Bradbury describes an abandoned house built with technology, carrying out daily routines without having any humans around. It continues each task, undisturbed, not noticing that no humans are around. Nature of course, has its own way of intervening with tasks; carrying out its own way of life.
First, the irony in the story is the technology works even though the humans aren't around. “‘Mrs. McClellan, which poem would you like this evening?’ The house was silent. The voice said at last, "Since you express no preference, I shall select a poem
First, the irony in the story is the technology works even though the humans aren't around. “‘Mrs. McClellan, which poem would you like this evening?’ The house was silent. The voice said at last, "Since you express no preference, I shall select a poem