Use Ray Bradbury's "There Will Come Soft Rains," H. G. Wells's "The Star," and James Tiptree, Jr.'s "The Last Flight of Dr. Ain" to analyze the apocalyptic sub-genre. Main focus: What do these various works tell us about how mankind will react to the apocalypse? In addition, do you agree with one or more of these views? What ethical theory would support your view of humankind's actions during an apocalypse?
Use terms drawn from narrative fiction to analyze these stories (plot, character, setting, point of view, metaphor, etc.) to help support your conclusions, as well as research . What are the common elements that bind all these stories? What are the differences? What picture does this add up to for humankind (thesis)? Please remember, outside sources and research requirements are the same for the alternative assignment