The Veldt Quiz

Who does Lydia insist upon calling to look at the nursery?

What troubling country is the nursery set to reflect?

What does Wendy change the nursery setting to when questioned about it at dinner?

What machine did George take away from his son prior to the nursery incident?

What can we assume happened to Lydia and George?

Bonus: Peter tells his dad there are only three things worth doing. What are they?

The Veldtalso known as “The World the Children Made” (1950)

By Ray Bradbury

Ray Bradbury1920-2013

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Most famous for Farenheight 451 (1993) and The Martian Chronicles (1950)

Published a collection called “Dark Canival” in 1947similar themes to Something Wicked

Married Maggie Bradbury in 1947/ four daughters

Has won numerous literary and other awards including an emmy, oscar nomination, World Fantasy Award, O. Henry Award, etc.

Fun fact: He helped design a portion of Epcot at Disney WorldSeveral of his short stories have been televised in the Ray Bradbury

Theater radio broadcast of the veldt

Bibliography of Novels

(1950) The Martian Chronicles – Fix-up novel consisting of mostly previously published, loosely connected stories.(1953) Fahrenheit 451(1957) Dandelion Wine – Fix-up novel of mostly previously published, loosely connected stories.(1962) Something Wicked This Way Comes(1972) The Halloween Tree(1985) Death Is a Lonely Business(1990) A Graveyard for Lunatics(1992) Green Shadows, White Whale – Fictionalized autobiographical reminiscences, portions of which had been previously published as individual stories.(2001) From the Dust Returned – Fix-up novel of previously published, loosely connected stories.(2002) Let's All Kill Constance(2006) Farewell Summer

FreewriteIf you owned this type of nursery, what would you choose to be

the setting and why?

Why are Lydia and George initially upset abut the setting of the nursery?

Why does Lydia want to call a psychologist?

What does the psychologist do?

What does he recommend?

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The VeldtWhat are the implications of having a house like the Hadleys

own?

Why does Lydia say she feels useless?

What vices has George developed?

Do you think the technology was being controlled by the humans or vice versa?

What is the significance of the names Wendy and Peter?

What motive do the children have for wanting their parents dead?

What power-struggles are going on in the house?

Are these conflicts resolved?

The story just seems to end. What would do you think happens next?

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There are several clues throughout the story that indicate how it will end.

What are these clues? Where can we find them?

The VeldtWhat Gothic motifs are being used throughout this story?

What’s the lesson or moral of the story if there is one?

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Can you think of any similarities between this book and culture today?

Do you think we are headed in this direction with our own technology?

"The Veldt" music video

Movies with similar themes:AIWalleSmart HouseCan you think of others?

The VeldtHappy life with the machines scattered around the

room

Look what they made, they made it for me happy, technology

Outside the lions roam, feeding on remains

We'll never leave, look at us now

So in love with the way we are, here

The world that the children made

The world that the children made

Every night they rock us to sleep, digital family

Is it real or is it a dream, can you believe the machines

Outside, the beating sun, can you hear the screams

We'll never leave, look at us now

So in love with the way we are, here

The world that the children made

The world that the children made, here

The world that the children made, here

The world that the children made

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