Summary Of The Veldt - 1266 Words

The Veldt Wendy and I sat quiet anticipation in the family helicopter as we rode back home from the plastic carnival, occasionally speaking lowly about the nursery. Not too long ago Father had tried to lock us out of the nursery for no good reason, but was thankfully was stopped by Wendy and I; the nursery was thankfully unlocked once again. Father is a terrible man and Mother is no better. Truth be told they are more of a nuisance. With the Happylife home there was truly no use for them. In fact to me there really isn’t a use for anyone with the Happylife home aside from perhaps my sister; however, even she is not truly needed. Humans were terrible and I would much rather associate with the lions of the Savannah. I feel as if I understand them better: their animalistic instincts and pack mentality more appealing to me than the evils of humanity. Oh yes, the lions and I are one and the same. As Wendy and I enter the house, we--unfortunately-- spot Mother and Father. Listening into their conversation a bit, I am horrified to discover that they are talking about the nursery again. It seems they realized the fascination with the horrifically beautiful plains of Africa that their children posses. Mother and Father seem very unnecessarily troubled by this, although I can’t imagine why. Perhaps it is because they have nothing else to do but worry-- humans are stupid like that. â€Å"Hello Mom. Hello Dad,† Wendy and I greet them cooly. Our parents swiftly turn to greet us, telling usShow MoreRelatedThe Veldt, By Ray Bradbury1444 Words   |  6 Pageshover boards, and using iPads to order food at a restaurant. What used to be inconceivable in the 1950s is now the norm 66 years later The science fiction short story â€Å"The Veldt,† by Ray Bradbury, was written in the 1950s, yet gives the reader perspective on the dangers of advancing technology as a prophecy of our future. In â€Å"The Veldt,† the two parents, Lydia and George, are affluent and spoil their children, Peter and Wendy with technology, which ultimately leads to the parents’ death. Using Lois Tyson’sRead MoreEssay on The Veldt1782 Words   |  8 PagesFahrenheit 451. The veldt was published originally as â€Å"The Word the Children Made† in The Saturday Evening post and later republished in â€Å"The illustrated man† in 1951. The rise in the popularity of T.V. had a direct influence on â€Å"The Veldt.† At the time the story was written, many American families were acquiring their first television sets, and no one was sure exactly how this new technology would impact the relationships among family members and this fear is reflected in â€Å"The Veldt†. Characters Read MoreThe Illustrated Man By Ray Bradbury1316 Words   |  6 Pagesskills class, we are reading Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury. This book is about short stories that take place in future. All of the short stories are based on different themes. For example in the short story, The Veldt theme is technology is controlling our lives. In the story the Veldt the house is fully programmed and high tech. The house takes over everything inside the house, even the roles of mothers and fathers. The three stories I am talking about today is the Marionettes, Inc, The CityRead MoreThe Role of Adult Education in Womens Empowerment16079 Words   |  65 Pages................................................................................... 6 LIST OF FIGURES ................................................................................................................................... 6 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................ ................................................ 10 GENERAL OVERVIEW: THE BOTSWANA CONTEXT ........................................................................... 17 1.1 Introduction