The theme of the parent-child relationship in "The Veldt" explores the consequences of technological dependency and emotional detachment. The story illustrates how the Hadley children, Peter and Wendy, develop a closer bond with their automated nursery than with their parents, George and Lydia. ...
LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme inThe Veldt, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. Consumer Culture and Technology “The Veldt” portrays a futuristic society in which things, especially consumer goods, have gained a life of their own. In the name of...
'The Veldt' tells the story of two children in the future who use technology to get rid of their unsuspecting parents. In 'There Will Come Soft Rains,' the entire human race has been vanquished in a final takeover by technology, including robots. ...