Ray Bradbury's Technology Themes
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What does David McClean suggest will be the consequence of excessive reliance on technology in family life?

  • A complete takeover of daily tasks by machines
  • Enhanced problem-solving skills
  • Increased family bonding
  • Technology ruling people's lives (correct)
  • What is Ray Bradbury's primary concern regarding the advancement of technology?

  • It enhances educational opportunities for children
  • It provides more leisure time for families
  • It makes household chores easier to manage
  • It could lead to a loss of human interaction and affection (correct)
  • From the perspective of children, what is one negative attribute of the HappyLife Home?

  • It acts as a replacement for parental figures (correct)
  • It provides them with necessary life skills
  • It fosters creativity and imagination
  • It encourages physical activities
  • Why does Wendy's statement to Dr. McClean about her parents' arrival hold deeper implications?

    <p>It indicates a coping mechanism for dealing with loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the identified positive aspects of the HappyLife Home from a parent's viewpoint?

    <p>Offers entertainment and assists with chores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What literary device is exemplified by Mr. and Mrs. Hadley's motto about their children?

    <p>Irony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best reflects the impact of the HappyLife Home on George and Lydia's relationship with their children?

    <p>It creates dependency and emotional distance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action does George take to attempt to revive the family's dynamics?

    <p>He shuts off the entire life system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the HappyLife Home significantly affect Lydia's sense of self?

    <p>It induces a sense of uselessness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature of the HappyLife Home suggests that the story is set in a future beyond the 1950s?

    <p>The creation of images from thoughts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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