Screen Time Summary
Alejandro Zambra

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Screen Time Overview

In Alejandro Zambra's short story "Screen Time," a mother and father forbid their two-year-old son to watch television. Meanwhile, the parents occupy all of their downtime with movies and shows. When a virus forces the family into lockdown, the family's relationships with entertainment, technology, and each other begin to shift. Written from the third person point of view, the short story explores themes including media, story, and restriction. 

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