How is the setting in "The Rainy Day" different from the setting in "Mending Wall"? 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 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 in the early hours of morning. "Mending Wall" takes place in the late hours at night. The setting in "The Rainy Day" is inside a building. The setting in "Mending Wall" is outside.