Understanding 'The Veldt'

What role does the setting play in the story?

How does the high-tech house influence the family's dynamics?

How does the author use descriptions of the nursery to convey the children's relationship with their parents?

How do George and Lydia's attitudes toward technology reflect their parenting style?

What specific actions illustrate George and Lydia's relationship with Peter and Wendy?

In what ways do Peter and Wendy's characters change throughout the story? What factors contribute to this change?

What are some key themes in 'The Veldt'? How do they manifest through the characters and their interactions?

Discuss the significance of the lions in the story. What do they symbolize, and how do they relate to the children's emotional state?

How does the story portray the impact of technology on family relationships? Can you provide examples from the text?

In what ways does the nursery serve as both a tool for comfort and a source of conflict within the family?