The Veldt Literary Analysis

Ray Bradbury explores the idea of a culture where technology is used by everyone for everything. When people rely so heavily on technology they forget entirely who they are, and lose not only themselves but their families. "The Veldt" is a short story written by Ray Bradbury that explores the affect technology has on society, especially children. In "The Veldt" the Hadley children have all they could ever want, however they lack true parents. Instead they rely solely on a house that does their bidding. When faced with the fear of turning the house off, they put all their pent up rage onto the parents, and end up murdering them. "The Veldt" uses symbols throughout the story to represent how relying to heavily on technology can influence a development,
As the story continues the suns heat grows, as does the children's anger and hatred for the parents. Ever since they were young the children have been given everything they have wanted. "But nothing's too good for our children," George had said." The Hadley's have given their children anything they could want. They have never had rules or consequences, which has led them to become spoiled. "They come and go when they like; they treat us as if we were offspring. They're spoiled and we're spoiled. They've been acting funny ever since you forbade them to take the rocket to New York a few months ago." Due to them being so spoiled, they act out whenever they are unable to do what they please. They throw temper tantrums, lash out, or yell at their parents. These tantrums, are even worse because of their lack of empathy towards the parents. The children have become completely reliant on it. It cooks their food, washes them, and rocks them to sleep. "The house is wife and mother now, and nursemaid." The children rely completely on the house, and end up loving the house as a parent. This has given them a reliance on a machine that has no emotional tendencies instead of on their parents. This has caused them to
A continent that runs wild with beasts, beasts that are found in "The Veldt". The animals of the "The Veldt carry a strong resemblance towards the characters. The lions carry a striking resemblance of Peter and Wendy Hadley. Lions which are a strong and brutal animal, that can kill with a swipe of its paw. An animal that will protect its cubs, it pride a whatever cost. The lion effortlessly in captures the emotions and characteristics of the children. The Hadley children had grown up spoiled and extremely dependent upon the House. They did nothing for themselves, and let the house wash them, cook for them, and even rock them to bed. That is why, when the idea of shutting down the house surfaced, Peter was so upset. "That sounds dreadful! Would I have to tie my own shoes instead of letting the shoe tier do it? And brush my own teeth and comb my hair and give myself a bath?" He has no idea how to take care of himself, and with the house being shut off would have no one, to care for him. The children have also formed a strong emotional connection to the Nursery. Because the house takes care of them the way a parent would, they have grown to rely on it, trust it, and love it. "You've let this room replace you and your wife in your children's affections. This room is their mother and father, far more important in their lives than their real parents." Dr. McClean,