Human Extinction In Ray Bradbury's There Will Come Soft Rain

In “There Will Come Soft Rains,” Ray Bradbury addresses the possible danger of human extinction in an effective manner through the use of pathos and having aspects in the story that are relatable to our everyday lives. One aspect in which Bradbury is able to effectively illustrate the danger of human extinction would be when he describes the event of the dog dying as it “ran wildly in circles, biting at its tail, spun in a frenzy, and died,”(Bradbury.) The descriptive detail on the death of the dog appeals to the reader’s emotion in an exceedingly serious tone to the point that they are left thinking about the real possibility of human extinction. Furthermore, another aspect which illustrates that Bradbury is able to effectively illustrate

the danger of human extinction by inserting relatable aspects in his story. In “There Will Come Soft Rains”, Bradbury describes the morning routine consisting of “eight pieces of perfectly browned toast, eight eggs sunny side up, sixteen slices of bacon, two coffees, and two cool glasses of milk,” (Bradbury.) This evidence highlights that the setting in which the story takes place is relatable to the world we know today. Hence, the readers could imply that the story is relatable and accurate therefore, human extinction isn’t so inevitable after all.
Additionally, through the use of factual based information, the Atomic scientist are also able to address the danger and possibility of human extinction adequately in the expert “How can we reduce the Risk of Human Extinction?” Firstly, the Atomic Scientist lists out the the possible justifications that might cause human extinction. For example, “ a global thermonuclear war could generate enough atmospheric debris to kill much of the planet's plant life and, with it, humanity,” (Atomic Scientist.) The evidence is factual and realistic
Nonetheless, one would indicate that Bradbury “There Will Come Soft Rains” is able to address the possible danger of human extinction more effectively than the Atomic scientist “How can we reduce the Risk of Human Extinction?” This is due to the fact that in “There Will Come Soft Rains”, the readers are exposed to a representation of the aftermath of human extinction with the sadness and hollowness that follows. This representation appeals to the readers’ emotions and allows the readers to connect to the passage as well. While, “How can we reduce the Risk of Human Extinction” is too factual based and states the possibilities that would render human extinction hence, the passage might seem dull and the readers aren’t truly captivated by it.