What is an example of an allusion in Ray Bradbury's the Veldt?
Yes, I know, because Wendy and Peter in Peter Pan lived in Neverland where there were no parents and the nursery kind of resembled Neverland, right? I'm just concerned my teacher will think that it's not plausible for an eighth grader to come up with that on their own. I was wondering if there were any others that seem more likely for my age?
What are other allusions in the story?
He alluded to Barrie's "Peter Pan."
Thank you so much!
You're very welcome.
In Ray Bradbury's "The Veldt," an example of an allusion can be found when the parents, George and Lydia, struggle to figure out what the empty, white nursery means. They mention a popular children's rhyme about a person named "Peter Pan" who could fly and never grow up. This reference to "Peter Pan" is an allusion because it is a direct reference to an existing character from J.M. Barrie's play and novel, where Peter Pan is known for being eternally youthful and carefree.
To recognize this allusion, you would need to be familiar with J.M. Barrie's "Peter Pan" or have the ability to research and find the source of the reference. Reading the original work or researching the character of Peter Pan will allow you to understand the significance of this allusion in "The Veldt."
I checked the internet and found several sites explaining that illusion.
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