Ray Bradbury has very interesting stories, one being The Veldt. This story was originally published in 1950 confirming that humans will forever assume technology will continue to evolve. This story did very well in helping me imagine the scenery and events that were taking place.
When I began to read the story I considered this family had recently had a baby and pictured their nursery as a warm baby room for their newborn that was until the African veldt and lions appeared and I realized they were not talking about a common nursery, but rather I began to picture it as their movie room. I figured this family was very fortunate to have access to such expensive nursery room and a home which did everything for them, but as I continued to read Lydia seemed to get more upset and described the home in a not so pleasing way such as saying she felt useless because the house provided them with everything they asked for. Emphasizing their overdependence on the technology that the house offered. It’s crazy to think that many humans believe technology will save us from many problems in life because this was not the case with this family.
The nursery was a room which offered whatever the individual was thinking about, George and Lydia wondered why there were lions in the room eventually confronting their children about it. When Wendy and Peter denied the veldt to their parents, I had a feeling they were lying because how can the parents truly trust something that changes based on thoughts. Technology is good on many occasions but as for this family they were dealing with spoiled children who took advantage of the technology they had access to eventually leading to their parent’s death. These children did not have a sense of control over the use of technology because they were frequently given everything they asked for and their parents did wrong in this. What might have happened if they didn’t give them the few seconds alone in the nursery before they left on vacation? Why didn’t these parents put a stop to their children’s spoiled attributes when becoming aware of them?
Your blog post provides a good overview of “The Veldt,” offering insights into the story’s themes and character dynamics. Here are some points of feedback and suggestions:
Content and Analysis: Your analysis of the story effectively captures the family’s dependence on technology and the consequences of their choices.
You touch on the theme of overindulgence and its impact on the children’s behavior, which is a crucial aspect of the story.
Imagery and Visualization: Your description of imagining the nursery as a warm baby room initially and then as a movie room adds a personal touch to your reading experience. Consider expanding on this aspect to provide more vivid imagery. Including specific scenes or details from the story could enhance your readers’ understanding and engagement.
Engaging Questions: The questions you pose about the parents’ actions and what might have happened if they took a different approach are thought-provoking. It encourages readers to reflect on the characters’ decisions.
Linking to Context: Consider adding links to relevant information, such as more details about Ray Bradbury, the historical context of the 1950s, or articles discussing the themes in “The Veldt.” This can provide additional context for readers.
Images or Visual Elements: Adding images related to the story, such as depictions of the nursery or scenes with the lions, can make your post more visually appealing and complement your analysis.
Grammar and Language: Ensure that your sentences are clear and well-structured. Proofread for any grammatical or typographical errors to enhance the overall readability.
Incorporating these suggestions can enrich your blog post, making it more engaging and visually appealing. You’ve provided a good foundation; expanding on the visual and contextual elements will enhance the overall reading experience for your audience. Well done!
Hi Joselin! I agree that Bradbury did a good job of describing the feeling of the room really well. When he mentioned the smells of the savanna and the heat of the sun I really could imagine being there. I think that is part of what made the story scary to me. By the time they were trapped in the room I could feel like I was with them. I think you make a good point about people believing technology will save us but the story contrasts that well with the feeling of the need to provide and do something of value. If tech does everything for us will we just feel unfulfilled or like we aren’t contributing enough to be happy or satisfied?
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