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The Veldt By Ray Bradbury

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In the short story “The Veldt '' by Ray Bradbury the theme of co dependence on technology creates a double edged sword that is explored through the family's relationship with the nursery, a virtual reality room that produces an image of anywhere you could imagine. Lydia, the mother of the family, expresses her unease with the room as she states “I feel like I don't belong here. The house is wife and mother now, and nursemaid.”(4). This quote is important because it is the first time that the mother is expressing her feelings towards the nursery as she feels it creates a barrier blocking her from becoming the best version of herself. It highlights the consequences of their overreliance on technology and the effects that it can have on others.

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