Problem
The book veldt by Ray Bradbury
• What unusual technology in the story suggests a futuristic setting? Describe the setting and explain why the technology and the setting are key to the story.
• How does the nursery work? Is it functioning properly? Elaborate.
• What mental and emotional effects does the veldt have on:
o the parents
o the children
o the psychologist?
• How do you explain the presence of the father's wallet and the mother's scarf in the veldt? How does this foreshadow events to follow?
• What comments does Bradbury make about
o The generation gap
o The nature of children
o The influence of technology?