The Veldt

Symbolism In The Veldt

The Veldt by Ray Bradbury is a short story that contains many symbols. The most obvious symbol is the veldt itself, which represents the African savannah. The children in the story, Wendy and Peter, represent innocence and childhood. The adults in the story, George and Lydia, represent maturity and adulthood. The house represents technology and … Read more

Symbolism In The Veldt

Ray Bradbury’s The Veldt has many examples of symbolism that tie into the story, but the most prominent one is the “virtual” African veldt. The story discusses how George and Lydia Hadley can’t control their children Peter and Wendy, because they are always playing games in their “nook,” which is a room-sized play area with … Read more