Influence Of Technology In The Veldt

Across the world, technology is changing the way people behave towards others. One instance where this occurred was in the story “The Veldt”. In “The Veldt” the children, Peter and Wendy, have a strong relationship with their technologically advanced home. It had altered their behavior and raised them to be who they are in the story. The most important room that was involved with shaping their character was the nursery. It acted as a mother and father to the children, making their real parents almost useless. Clearly, the technology was to blame for the children’s mistakes. One of the major influences technology had bestowed upon the children was the fact that they could control the decisions of their parents by using their own power. The technology also made them become spoiled, which led to them to expecting more from their parents and acting up if they didn’t get what they wanted. First of all, the nursery was the major influence in the parents’ …show more content…
When their parents disagreed with them, Peter and Wendy often rebelled. In the text it said, “‘They’ve been acting funny ever since we forbade them to take the rocket to New York a few months ago.’” (Bradbury 6) They began to act up because George and Lydia, their parents, didn’t let them do what they wanted. This caused them to rebel and attempt to kill them. The technology’s role in these events was very important. Because the technology gave them everything they wanted, when things didn’t go as planned the children took measures into their own hands. Another quote to support this statement is, “‘Will you shut off the house sometime soon? ‘We’re considering it.’ ‘I don’t think you’d better consider it any more, Father.’” (Bradbury 7) This quote shows that the children threatened George and Lydia so they could get what they wanted. The technology spoiled them to the point where they gained total control of their