The Veldt Review

Front

What does the line 'And suddenly they realized why those other screams had sounded familiar' imply?

Back

It implies that they heard their own screams.

Front

Fill in the blank: They’re __________ —let’s admit it. They come and go when they want; they treat us like we're their kids. They’re spoiled and we’re spoiled.

Back

unbearable

Front

Where did Peter and Wendy used to go when they played in the nursery?

Back

Lands from stories - Wonderland, Aladdin and his lamp.

Front

Why can't George and Lydia sleep?

Back

They can hear that the children broke into the nursery and made it back into Africa.

Front

To whom does Peter say 'Don't let them switch off the nursery and the house'?

Back

The nursery/and the house.

Front

What is the significance of the nursery in 'The Veldt'?

Back

The nursery represents the children's control over their environment and their detachment from reality.

Front

How do the lions in the nursery symbolize the children's emotions?

Back

The lions symbolize the children's repressed anger and desire for power.

Front

What role does technology play in 'The Veldt'?

Back

Technology serves as a substitute for parental care and leads to the children's emotional detachment.

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Veldt'?

Back

The main theme is the dangers of over-reliance on technology and the consequences of neglecting family relationships.

Front

How do George and Lydia's parenting styles contribute to the story's conflict?

Back

Their permissive parenting allows the children to manipulate their environment, leading to dangerous consequences.