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The telling consciousness, distinct from the author.
The telling consciousness, distinct from the author. POV choices are contracts about knowledge and voice. Break them deliberately, not accidentally.
As a concept, it names a force readers feel even when they never use the word.
Why it matters
Narrator clarifies narration choices that affect empathy, irony, and what readers can know when.
Common pitfalls
Readers feel narrator when stakes tighten after the ally refuses to help.