In Veldt and the Commuter as we read in other stories a dystopian theme is seen within this these two stories as well.In the commuter a world similar to a metaverse can be seen in which can immerse someone too much in a world that doesn’t even exist. In Veldt compared to the commuter it gives a more realistic euphoric feel . As stated in one quote “I guess that’s why I bought this house so I feel like I don’t have to do anything” gives the protagonist a lost sense of purpose.
Unlike in veldt Ed had more of a effort and purpose as he was trying to figure out what was going on in a place that ceased to exist to him. As the conductor knew it was there when he didn’t. The ending ends with a cliff hanger as the reader doesn’t know if Eds mind is just playing tricks on him or if which parts are just a fantasy in the novel.
All together both have similarities in which an escape towards reality was taking place.However in contrast Veldt had more people content with living in a fantasy world versus in The Commuter in which Ed challenges himself to decipher  reality and fantasy in Macon Heights.
I liked how you compared the world of “The Commuter” to the metaverse… I also think that this comparison can be applied to “The Veldt” because of the nursery as well!
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What do you think the authors are trying to convey about the human condition through these depictions of alternate realities?