Everything you need to understand or teach Face Time by Lorrie Moore.
In Lorrie Moore's short story "Face Time," the unnamed first person narrator feels powerless when her elderly father contracts the coronavirus during the 2020 lockdown. Although she feels frustrated with the way technology precludes real connection, the narrator becomes reliant upon her phone and computer to maintain contact with her family during this difficult and unpredictable time. The short story explores themes including powerlessness, disconnection, and loss.
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