The Veldt Theme Essay

The futuristic story, “The Veldt” by Ray Bradbury takes place on a farther developed Earth. George, father of Peter and Wendy as well as wife to Lydia has a nursery created for his children. Little does he know that his own are plotting against him. One theme that this story holds that may be the most crucial is, when you’re spoiled, you will stop at nothing to continue that lifestyle.
From the beginning you can tell the family, especially Peter and Wendy are pampered. Whether it was the simple machines like shoe tier and picture painter or the vast creation machine of the Veldt, ordinary children did not obtain such items. Mr. Mclean himself said that “you’d starve tomorrow if something went wrong in the kitchen. You wouldn’t know how to tap an egg.” That excerpt from the story shows how much they rely on the way they are currently living. The children are very protective of this lifestyle, when prompted whether they
As George ponders the idea of disabling the Veldt, he is confronted by his son Peter. Threatening his father was the first step in protecting the Veldt for Peter, however his acts did nothing but get him banished away by him. Although, he curiosity may have accelerated the process of the eradication of his parents, and some believe that is what he and his sister truly wanted. If this claim is true, Peter succeeded in his confrontation. It was spoken as so, “I don’t think you’d better consider it anymore, Father” this threat did nothing but anger his father, receiving “I won’t have any threats from my son!” in return. Although Peter and Wendy did more than just threaten, confusingly enough they drenched their parents possessions in blood. Geniuses of their age, Peter and Wendy foresaw the inevitable growing suspicion of their parents. Knowing they must entice the lions to protect their beloved nursery, as well as enlarge the lust for human