The Veldt (Post Reading)

Front

What is the main feeling of Mr. and Mrs. Hadley about their house at the beginning of 'The Veldt'?

Back

They are not happy because they no longer feel needed or valuable to their family.

Front

Why does Mr. Hadley turn off all the machines in the house?

Back

He feels that the family has become too reliant on technology.

Front

What do the children claim when Mr. Hadley asks about Africa?

Back

They claim that Africa isn’t in the nursery.

Front

Why have the children become disobedient to their parents?

Back

They don’t like to be told 'no'.

Front

What does Mr. Hadley worry about after leaving the nursery?

Back

He worries that his children started thinking about death at an early age.

Front

What role does technology play in the Hadley family's life?

Back

Technology creates a dependency that affects family relationships.

Front

How do the children view their parents in 'The Veldt'?

Back

They see their parents as less important compared to the technology in their lives.

Front

What is the significance of the nursery in the story?

Back

The nursery represents the children's desires and the family's disconnect.

Front

What does the story suggest about the impact of technology on family dynamics?

Back

It suggests that technology can lead to emotional detachment and conflict within families.

Front

How do the parents' feelings of inadequacy affect their relationship with their children?

Back

Their feelings of inadequacy lead to a lack of authority and connection with their children.