Isabella PedrosaMrs.CapraraEnglish 1H- Period 318 March 2014Loving your children until deathFrom the moment a child is born, parents and their offspring have an undeniable and unbreakable bond. Even during adolescence, when children are exploring and finding their own path, nothing is more important than having a parental role in their life to guide them on their adventures'''. Author Ray Bradbury imitates these ideas and morals through the short story "The Veldt". Bradbury was born on August 22, 1902 and recently passed away on June 5, 2012. From a young age he showed a great interest in the arts, particularly literature. as he matured as a writer, many of his unique plots and themes were influenced by Edgar Allen Poe. Especially in the short story “The Veldt,” author Ray Bradbur communicates the theme of a false perception of reality through symbolism, foreshadowing, and diction. For starters, symbolism is a crucial element in the structure of the story. Ray Bradbury portrays it mainly with the idea of ​​the nursery and the idea of ​​the animal taking part in the story. First, the children's room is a symbol of fear or the unknown. But in different ways. For children, daycare feels uncomfortable because it is new and intimidating. This is also emphasized with the African setting. One author explains: "It was a happy place where children could play and interact with their guardians. In this story, however, Bradbury made a twist. He retained the idea of ​​the nursery as a place for play and interaction. ." (Kattelmann). In contrast, mother Lydia is troubled by the fact that she is taking on her maternal responsibilities and feels that she no longer has any role in her children's lives... middle of paper... ry, Bradbury uses a pun or phrase from double meaning. George and Lydia discuss the screaming they both hear. Lydia says, “Those screams… they sound familiar.” Then Geroge replies: "Really?". Afterward, Lydia replies, “Yes, terribly.” Not only can the reader be convinced that these screams were very familiar to George and Lydia, but it is also implied that the screams were horrible or repugnant. In conclusion, throughout the story, "The Veldt", the author, Ray Bradbury, communicates the theme of a false perception of reality through symbolism, foreshadowing, and diction. The story mimics the current parent-child role in today's society: parents struggle to fulfill their duties as an authority figure and children lack respect. In this situation, both parents and children see a false perception of reality as they fail to recognize their own shortcomings.