The Veldt

Main Characters and Their Development

• George Hadley - the father, who begins to realize the dangers associated with excessive reliance on technology. Initially, he seems confident in his decision to give the children everything they want, but gradually starts to doubt the wisdom of this choice.
• Lydia Hadley - the mother, who from the start feels uneasy about the influence of virtual reality on their children. She is more sensitive to changes in the children's behavior and tries to convince her husband of the need for change.
• Peter and Wendy Hadley - the children, who become increasingly detached from their parents and attached to virtual reality. They start using technology against their parents, leading to tragic consequences.