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Blog Post #1- “The Veldt”

Even in the short excerpt that I read, you can tell that Ray Bradbury’s “The Veldt”, is a harrowing story about the technological world. Right from the beginning you can tell that the relationship between Mr. and Mrs. Hadley and their children is strained, and it is due to technology. Once you get to the end of the excerpt, it makes you believe that George and Lydia will do what’s best for their kids and turn off the nursery, a simulation room. However, that idea comes crashing down once the children and Lydia convince George to turn the nursery back on and results in the deaths of Mr. and Mrs. Hadley. This eerie tale makes you think about whether or not that could ever happen to us, especially with the up and coming use of AI and all of the current advancements we have in technology. However I do have a few questions about the story:

  1. Did Ray Bradbury believe that there would be an evil coming to get us because of curiosity towards advancing technology?
  2. How did the author come up with such extensive technological machines? For example, the shoe tier and bath scrubber because even today we don’t have things like that.
  3. Did Ray Bradbury draw inspiration for this story from Aldous Huxley’s “Brave New World”? Considering that “Brave New World” was written more than a decade in advance and draws similar attention to the dangers of technological advancement.

2 responses to “Blog Post #1- “The Veldt””

  1. Dr. Beasley Avatar
    Dr. Beasley

    Your post offers a concise overview of “The Veldt,” but there are some areas you can expand upon a bit. You raise some intriguing questions about the intentions and inspirations.

    Content and Analysis: Your summary effectively captures the central theme of the story, highlighting the strain in the Hadley family due to technology and the consequences of their decisions.
    The questions you pose are insightful and encourage readers to think deeper about the author’s motivations and potential influences.

    Clarity and Structure: The structure of your post is straightforward, making it easy for readers to follow your thoughts. Consider expanding a bit more on specific scenes or details from the excerpt to provide additional context.

    Engagement and Questions: Your questions are thought-provoking and add depth to your analysis. They invite readers to consider the broader context of the story and its possible influences.
    To enhance engagement, consider encouraging readers to share their thoughts on your questions or provide their interpretations of the story.

    Visual Elements: Including links or images related to the story, such as scenes from the nursery or technological devices mentioned, could enhance your post. This can provide a visual reference for readers and complement your analysis.

    Technological Advancements: You touch upon the advancements in technology, particularly AI. Consider expanding on this point by discussing how the themes in “The Veldt” may resonate with our current technological landscape.

    Grammar and Language: The post is well-written but consider proofreading for minor grammatical or typographical errors to ensure a polished presentation.

    Incorporating these suggestions can further enrich your post, making it more engaging and visually appealing for your audience. Great job on providing a concise yet insightful overview of the story!

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  2. Darien Dey Mason Avatar
    Darien Dey Mason

    Dude, this story “The Veldt” is messed up! It’s like super creepy, with these kids who are totally obsessed with this virtual jungle thing and want to feed their parents to lions! Seriously, what’s wrong with those kids?

    It got me thinking, though. Maybe it’s not just the fancy tech that’s the problem. Maybe it’s how these parents are raising their kids, letting them do whatever they want with this magical room. No wonder they’re screwed up!

    Speaking of the tech, how did Bradbury even come up with all that stuff back in the 50s? Automatic shoe cleaners and stuff? He must have been psychic or something!

    Either way, this story is seriously messed up and makes me think twice about letting my future kids near any VR stuff! No way they’re getting digital lions!

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