There Will Come Soft Rains

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1950

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How does the idea of atomic fear in the post-WWII era relate to the story? How might a reader in that time have reacted to the story, and how might your modern-day reaction compare to theirs?

Teaching Suggestion: Bradbury’s story encapsulates the anxiety that many felt with the invention and proliferation of atomic weaponry. Exploring this context might help students develop a deeper understanding of the story and its themes.

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