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Who is an "audience surrogate"?

An audience surrogate is a character in a story who represents the perspective or reaction of the audience. This character often serves as a stand-in for the viewer's or reader's curiosity, confusion, or questions, providing a way for the audience to engage with and understand the narrative. By reacting to events or asking questions that the audience might have, the audience surrogate helps to connect the story with the audience, making the narrative more relatable and accessible.