How is the setting in "The Rainy Day" different from the setting in "Mending Wall"?

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"The Rainy Day" takes place in the early hours of morning. "Mending Wall" takes place in the late hours at night.
"The Rainy Day" takes place in the early hours of morning. "Mending Wall" takes place in the late hours at night.

"The Rainy Day" takes place when the weather makes it unpleasant to be outside. "Mending Wall" takes place when it is pleasant enough to be outside.
"The Rainy Day" takes place when the weather makes it unpleasant to be outside. "Mending Wall" takes place when it is pleasant enough to be outside.

The setting in "The Rainy Day" is during the coldest days of the spring, while "The Mending Wall" is set during the warmer days of the spring.
The setting in "The Rainy Day" is during the coldest days of the spring, while "The Mending Wall" is set during the warmer days of the spring.

The setting in "The Rainy Day" is inside a building. The setting in "Mending Wall" is outside.

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The most accurate response regarding the setting differences between "The Rainy Day" and "Mending Wall" is:

"The Rainy Day" takes place when the weather makes it unpleasant to be outside. "Mending Wall" takes place when it is pleasant enough to be outside.

"The Rainy Day" conveys themes of melancholy and introspection, set during dreary, rainy weather, while "Mending Wall" has a more neutral, outdoorsy setting that facilitates the exploration of themes related to boundaries and human interactions in a more pleasant environment.